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Point of the Gunnald

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Point of the Gunnald

Loch of Vatsetter As is very common in Shetland, this freshwater loch is narrowly separated from an arm of the sea by a shingle bar.
Loch of Vatsetter Credit: Oliver Dixon

Point of the Gunnald is a prominent coastal feature located on the island of Shetland, Scotland. It is classified as a headland, forming a distinct point that juts out into the North Sea. Its geographical coordinates are approximately 60.244°N latitude and 1.198°W longitude.

This headland is characterized by its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs rising up to 50 meters in some areas. The coastline around Point of the Gunnald is known for its dramatic beauty, with the crashing waves of the North Sea providing a mesmerizing spectacle against the rocky shoreline.

The headland is named after the Gunnald family, who were prominent landowners in the area during the medieval period. The name "Gunnald" is believed to have Norse origins, reflecting the island's rich Viking heritage.

Point of the Gunnald is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including various seabirds such as fulmars, kittiwakes, and puffins. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and birdwatching enthusiasts.

Visitors to Point of the Gunnald can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding seascape and the nearby islands of Shetland. The headland is accessible via a coastal path that allows hikers and nature enthusiasts to explore its rugged beauty. Its remote location and unspoiled natural environment make it a peaceful retreat for those seeking solitude and tranquility.

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Point of the Gunnald Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.602553/-1.0145167 or Grid Reference HU5491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch of Vatsetter As is very common in Shetland, this freshwater loch is narrowly separated from an arm of the sea by a shingle bar.
Loch of Vatsetter
As is very common in Shetland, this freshwater loch is narrowly separated from an arm of the sea by a shingle bar.
Wick of Vatsetter With fish farm. The stream in the foreground drains the Loch of Vatsetter which is narrowly separated from the sea by a shingle bar.
Wick of Vatsetter
With fish farm. The stream in the foreground drains the Loch of Vatsetter which is narrowly separated from the sea by a shingle bar.
Beach at the head of the Wick of Vatsetter With fish farms.
Beach at the head of the Wick of Vatsetter
With fish farms.
Vatsetter Pronounced 'Vatster'; a small group of houses above the loch. Fetlar is in the distance.
Vatsetter
Pronounced 'Vatster'; a small group of houses above the loch. Fetlar is in the distance.
Fish farm in Wick of Vatsetter
Fish farm in Wick of Vatsetter
Salmon farm in Wick of Vatsetter
Salmon farm in Wick of Vatsetter
Hascosay Sound from Ness of Vatsetter
Hascosay Sound from Ness of Vatsetter
View from Ness of Vatsetter to Hascosay
View from Ness of Vatsetter to Hascosay
Wick of Vatsetter
Wick of Vatsetter
Wick of Valsetter View across the sands
Wick of Valsetter
View across the sands
Road bridge Concrete road bridge across the channel to the loch.
Road bridge
Concrete road bridge across the channel to the loch.
Wick of Vatsetter
Wick of Vatsetter
North end of the Bow of Hascosay
North end of the Bow of Hascosay
MV Norholm in Hascosay Sound
MV Norholm in Hascosay Sound
Greybearded Man, Hascosay, from the Ness of Vatsetter
Greybearded Man, Hascosay, from the Ness of Vatsetter
Ba Taing, Hascosay, from the Ness of Vatsetter
Ba Taing, Hascosay, from the Ness of Vatsetter
Towards Kay Wick The short Burn of Kaywick follows this shallow valley down to the sea.
Towards Kay Wick
The short Burn of Kaywick follows this shallow valley down to the sea.
Ruins of Park Park is the nearer house, Hillside is the distant one. The chimney pots have gone sometime over the nine years since Mike's 2008 picture <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/687624">HU5292 : Abandoned buildings along the Burn of Kaywick</a>
Ruins of Park
Park is the nearer house, Hillside is the distant one. The chimney pots have gone sometime over the nine years since Mike's 2008 picture HU5292 : Abandoned buildings along the Burn of Kaywick
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Point of the Gunnald is located at Grid Ref: HU5491 (Lat: 60.602553, Lng: -1.0145167)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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