Wester Heog Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Wester Heog Geo

Fetlar Gardens On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little &#039;walled gardens&#039; to protect them from the sheep. — Fetlar Gardens Credit: Anne Burgess

Wester Heog Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is classified as a headland, also known as a point, which juts out into the North Sea.

Situated on the western coast of Shetland, Wester Heog Geo boasts picturesque cliffs that rise dramatically from the sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterized by rugged terrain and rocky outcrops, which are a result of the geological processes that have shaped the region over millions of years.

Wester Heog Geo is known for its diverse wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The cliffs provide nesting sites for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, which can be observed during the breeding season. The surrounding waters are also teeming with marine life, with seals often seen basking on nearby rocks.

Additionally, Wester Heog Geo holds historical significance, with evidence of human activity dating back to ancient times. Archaeological remains, such as Viking settlements and Iron Age forts, have been discovered in the vicinity, adding to the area's cultural heritage.

The headland's stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and historical importance make Wester Heog Geo a must-visit destination for those exploring Shetland's coastal attractions.

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Wester Heog Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.589631/-0.85543273 or Grid Reference HU6290. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fetlar Gardens

On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.

Anne Burgess

Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar

Tom Pennington

Aith Ness

The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.

Ken Craig

Aithbank, Fetlar

The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.

Mike Pennington

Big Holm and the cliffs below Gillis Field

On the east side of the Lambhoga peninsula, from the Wick of Tresta.

Mike Pennington

Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta

Mike Pennington

Unsurfaced track

View along the non surfaced track near Aithbank.

Mat Tuck

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith

Mike Pennington

Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith

Mike Pennington

Common Sea Urchin (Echinus esculentus), Wick of Aith, Fetlar

Not usually seen above water, even at low tide.

Mike Pennington

Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

Three Geos, Hoganeap, Fetlar

Although this area seems to be named Three Stacks on the OS 1:10000 map, I am informed by Andrew Leaper of Fetlar that the area in the photo is named Three Geos and that Three Stacks is further north along the coast.

Mike Pennington

South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

Line of planticrubs

Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.

Mark Stockdale