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Birrier Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

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Birrier Geo

Gloup Holm from Valla Field The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm from Valla Field Credit: Mike Pennington

Birrier Geo is a coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, which are a part of Scotland. It is specifically situated on the Shetland mainland, on the west coast of the island. Birrier Geo is known for being a prominent headland or point that juts out into the North Atlantic Ocean.

The landscape surrounding Birrier Geo is characterized by rocky cliffs and rugged terrain, typical of the Shetland Islands. The headland itself is composed of layers of sedimentary rock, which have been shaped by years of erosion caused by the relentless waves of the North Atlantic.

The coastal area near Birrier Geo is rich in marine life, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts. Seabirds such as puffins, gannets, and fulmars can often be spotted nesting on the cliffs, while seals and otters are known to frequent the nearby waters.

Access to Birrier Geo is relatively easy, with a path leading from a nearby parking area to the headland. From there, visitors can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.

Birrier Geo, with its dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and picturesque views, is a must-visit for nature lovers and those seeking a glimpse of the untamed beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Birrier Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.726431/-1.1241658 or Grid Reference HP4705. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gloup Holm from Valla Field The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm from Valla Field
The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm and waves from Westing
Gloup Holm and waves from Westing
Gloup Holm Seen from Scordaback Hill.
Gloup Holm
Seen from Scordaback Hill.
Sunset beyond Gloup Holm from Sothers Field
Sunset beyond Gloup Holm from Sothers Field
Eegittle Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Eegittle
Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Coast between Aastack Geo and Bagi Stack The north-west corner of Yell, with the small light on the un-named headland above Bagi stack. The light is misplaced on both 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but according to Google Earth, magic.defra.gov.uk (and this photo) it is in this square and on this un-named headland. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Coast between Aastack Geo and Bagi Stack
The north-west corner of Yell, with the small light on the un-named headland above Bagi stack. The light is misplaced on both 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but according to Google Earth, magic.defra.gov.uk (and this photo) it is in this square and on this un-named headland. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
North-west Yell Bagi Stack and, further out on the left, Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
North-west Yell
Bagi Stack and, further out on the left, Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Natural arch off the coast of north-west Yell According to the 1:25,000 map, this may be Grey Stack, although the names of the stacks (and the location of the light) are rather obscure. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Natural arch off the coast of north-west Yell
According to the 1:25,000 map, this may be Grey Stack, although the names of the stacks (and the location of the light) are rather obscure. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Bagi Stack from the north With the small light on the headland beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Bagi Stack from the north
With the small light on the headland beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper, Gloup Holm A stack beside Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper, Gloup Holm
A stack beside Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper With Gloup Holm on the left and Bagi Stack through the gap. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper
With Gloup Holm on the left and Bagi Stack through the gap. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gloup Holm With the Clapper on the left. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gloup Holm
With the Clapper on the left. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper A stack off Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper
A stack off Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Looking north across Burgi Geos Burgi Geos derive their name from an Iron-Age fort which sits on the peninsula dividing the two geos.
Looking north across Burgi Geos
Burgi Geos derive their name from an Iron-Age fort which sits on the peninsula dividing the two geos.
Iron-age peninsula fort, Burgi Geo The fort is built on a narrow promontory, surrounded on three sides by 50 m cliffs. It dates from approximately 800 BC, and is typical of many Western European promontory forts of this period. The well-preserved processional "fence" of stones leads to the fortification itself, some of which can be seen on the promontory. Remains of hut circles have been found within the fortified area, although much of the fort has now collapsed into the sea.
Iron-age peninsula fort, Burgi Geo
The fort is built on a narrow promontory, surrounded on three sides by 50 m cliffs. It dates from approximately 800 BC, and is typical of many Western European promontory forts of this period. The well-preserved processional "fence" of stones leads to the fortification itself, some of which can be seen on the promontory. Remains of hut circles have been found within the fortified area, although much of the fort has now collapsed into the sea.
Eegittle from the east The narrow peninsula of Eegittle is geologically very interesting because it is composed of a rather more sandy type of meta-sediment than elsewhere on the western Yell coast, and it allows for a good understanding of the complexities of the structural geology in the area. It is also shot through with a number of deformed white granite veins.
Eegittle from the east
The narrow peninsula of Eegittle is geologically very interesting because it is composed of a rather more sandy type of meta-sediment than elsewhere on the western Yell coast, and it allows for a good understanding of the complexities of the structural geology in the area. It is also shot through with a number of deformed white granite veins.
Aastack Geo The geograph for this page in fact covers half of HP4705 and half of HP4704, and should in fact have a supplementary classification. The light-house is shown at a different location on both the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but neither are correct as it is at HP47840496 according to my GPS.
Aastack Geo
The geograph for this page in fact covers half of HP4705 and half of HP4704, and should in fact have a supplementary classification. The light-house is shown at a different location on both the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but neither are correct as it is at HP47840496 according to my GPS.
Looking south across Aastack Geo
Looking south across Aastack Geo
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Birrier Geo is located at Grid Ref: HP4705 (Lat: 60.726431, Lng: -1.1241658)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Located within 500m of 60.726431,-1.1241658
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Group: 4
Seamark Light Height: 45
Seamark Light Period: 20
Seamark Light Range: 10
Seamark Light Reference: A 3816
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.7247431/-1.1265179
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