Geos of the Veng

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Geos of the Veng

Bard Head Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick. — Bard Head Credit: Ian S

Geos of the Veng is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is a stunning headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the rugged coastline. The geos, which are narrow inlets or gorges, are a significant characteristic of this headland and have been formed by the erosion of the surrounding rock by the relentless power of the sea.

Geos of the Veng offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, with its towering cliffs and crashing waves. The headland is composed of a mix of sedimentary and igneous rocks, which have been shaped over millions of years by geological forces. The cliffs display layers of different rock formations, providing a glimpse into the region's complex geological history.

The area around Geos of the Veng is rich in marine life, with colonies of seabirds nesting on the cliffs and seals frequently spotted in the waters below. The headland is also home to a diverse range of plant species, adapted to the harsh coastal conditions.

Visitors to Geos of the Veng can enjoy scenic walks along the cliff-top paths, taking in the panoramic views of the North Sea and the surrounding countryside. The geos themselves are not accessible to the public due to their steep and treacherous nature, but they are a captivating sight from a safe distance.

Overall, Geos of the Veng is a remarkable coastal feature that showcases the raw power of nature and provides a glimpse into the geological and ecological diversity of Shetland.

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Geos of the Veng Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.108908/-1.0852048 or Grid Reference HU5036. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bard Head

Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick.

Ian S

Bard Head

View from the Lerwick to Aberdeen Ferry.

Sandy Gerrard

Mills of the Ord, Bressay, from the sea

Mike Pennington

Coastline at the Orkneyman's Cave, the Bard, Bressay

Mike Pennington

Orkneyman's Cave, the Bard, Bressay

Although labelled as the Cave of the Bard on OS maps, this is the name by which everyone in Shetland knows it.

Mike Pennington

The Giant's Leg, The Bard, Bressay

Mike Pennington

Bard Head, Bressay, from the sea

Mike Pennington

In the Orkneyman's Cave, Bard Head, Bressay, looking out

Mike Pennington

Orkneyman's Cave, Bard Head, Bressay

Labelled as Cave of the Bard on the map, but no-one locally uses that name.

Mike Pennington

Mills of the Ord, Bressay, from the sea

Mike Pennington

Guillemot (Uria aalge), Bard Head, Bressay

Mike Pennington

Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Bard Head, Bressay

Mike Pennington

Great Black-backed Gull (Larus marinus), Bard Head, Bressay

Mike Pennington

Shag (Gulusus aristotelis), Bard Head, Bressay

Mike Pennington

The Orkneyman's Cave, Bressay

Known locally as the Orkneyman's Cave*, this is the Cave of the Bard on the headland of the same name, Bressay, Shetland. *A popular myth is that this cave was used as a hiding place for a man from Orkney evading a press-gang; although his boat is said to have washed away in a storm, he managed to climb the cliffs onto Bressay and make his escape.

Carroll Pierce