Andie Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Andie Geo

Gudon With the Wick of Gossabrough. — Gudon Credit: Oliver Dixon

Andie Geo is a prominent coastal feature located on the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is a headland that extends into the North Sea, forming a distinctive point along the coastline. The name "geo" is derived from the Old Norse word "gjá," meaning a narrow inlet or cleft, which accurately describes the geological formation of Andie Geo.

With its rugged cliffs and rocky terrain, Andie Geo showcases the dramatic and picturesque landscape that characterizes the Shetland Islands. The headland is composed of layers of sedimentary rock, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by erosion over millions of years. The relentless pounding of the sea against the cliffs has sculpted the rock formations into unique shapes, providing a stunning visual display.

Andie Geo is known for its rich biodiversity. The cliffs provide nesting sites for numerous seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. Visitors to the area can witness these birds in their natural habitat, soaring above the cliffs or perched on narrow ledges.

The headland also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. On a clear day, visitors can see the distant horizon, with the waves crashing against the rocks below. The ever-changing weather and the play of light over the sea and cliffs add to the enchanting atmosphere of Andie Geo.

Overall, Andie Geo is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking awe-inspiring coastal landscapes. Its geological features, diverse wildlife, and stunning views make it a truly remarkable and unforgettable place within the Shetland Islands.

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Andie Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.548984/-1.0403217 or Grid Reference HU5285. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gudon

With the Wick of Gossabrough.

Oliver Dixon

Ness of Queyon

Taken on the B9081 as we pass through East Yell, Yell, Shetland, I am looking across Otters Wick to the Ness of Queyon, the croft of the same name and the Hill of Queyon. The cliffs of Hascosay and Mid Yell can be seen beyond.

Carroll Pierce

Black Skerry

Taken on the B9081 as we pass through East Yell, Yell, Shetland, I am looking east across common cotton-grass and the water of Otters Wick to Black Skerry. The Ness of Queyon is to the left of shot in the middle distance with Mid Yell beyond.

Carroll Pierce

East Yell: postbox № ZE2 38, Holligarth

A small, lonely postbox serving the hamlet of Gossabrough, which lies alongside the shore of the bay, Wick of Gossabrough, which we see in the background. The box is emptied at 9:30am daily, except Sunday.

Chris Downer

East Yell: postbox № ZE2 59

A small postbox alongside a bus shelter at the junction, a short distance from the post office. The box is emptied at half past nine on weekday and Saturday mornigs.

Chris Downer

East Yell: the White Wife

This unusual monument commemorates a shipping disaster in April 1924. Setting sail from Gothenburg, bound for Chile, the 'Bohus' had been sailing for three days when a navigational error resulted in the ship becoming grounded a short distance from here, some 60 miles off her intended course. Within half an hour most of the ship had broken up. Four of the 39 on board perished, and the survivors owed a lot to the men of Yell who acted swiftly when they saw the tragedy emerging. The ship's figurehead was washed ashore in September 1924 and this is what we see here: erected by local people as a memorial to the tragedy, within sight of where it occurred.

Chris Downer

East Yell: the White Wife looks out

Another view of HU5285 : East Yell: the White Wife, from behind her as she looks out across Otters Wick. Black Skerry is the rock in the centre of the picture. This unusual monument commemorates a shipping disaster in April 1924. Setting sail from Gothenburg, bound for Chile, the 'Bohus' had been sailing for three days when a navigational error resulted in the ship becoming grounded a short distance from here, some 60 miles off her intended course. Within half an hour most of the ship had broken up. Four of the 39 on board perished, and the survivors owed a lot to the men of Yell who acted swiftly when they saw the tragedy emerging. The ship's figurehead was washed ashore in September 1924 and this is what we see here: erected by local people as a memorial to the tragedy, within sight of where it occurred.

Chris Downer

East Yell: north edge of Otters Wick

Looking down on the head of Otters Wick.

Chris Downer

East Yell: the Methodist chapel

A small chapel in the Otterswick area of East Yell.

Chris Downer

Wick of Gossabrough

Looking towards the beach

Graeme Smith

Small Church

A small church near Otterswick

Graeme Smith

Otterswick: Burn of the Mires of Queyintiptins

The course of this, surely one of the longest named streams, can be seen running across the picture left-to-right and then coming towards us into the North Burn of Otterswick, whose northern bank is more prominent across the bottom of the picture.

Chris Downer