Salta Taing

Coastal Marsh, Saltings in Orkney

Scotland

Salta Taing

Orquil An old farm listed in many historical documents.
It was a traditional farmhouse, probably part of a larger estate - but became a farm proper about 100 years ago, when a new 2 storey house was added - simply known as Orquil.
Lovely views from there towards Eynhallow Sound and Rousay — Orquil Credit: Derek Mayes

Salta Taing is a coastal marsh located in Orkney, Scotland. The area is characterized by its unique blend of salt marshes and saltings, creating a diverse and ecologically rich landscape. Salta Taing is situated on the edge of the North Sea, providing a habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species.

The marshes at Salta Taing are home to a number of important bird species, including waders such as curlews, redshanks, and oystercatchers. The salt marshes also support a variety of plant life, including sea aster, sea lavender, and sea purslane.

The saltings at Salta Taing are formed by the deposition of salt-tolerant plants and algae, creating a unique environment that is rich in nutrients and biodiversity. The area is an important breeding ground for marine life, including fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Visitors to Salta Taing can enjoy walking along the marshes and saltings, taking in the stunning views of the North Sea and observing the diverse wildlife that calls this area home. The site is also a popular spot for birdwatching and nature photography.

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Salta Taing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.082353/-3.0286221 or Grid Reference HY4122. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Orquil

An old farm listed in many historical documents. It was a traditional farmhouse, probably part of a larger estate - but became a farm proper about 100 years ago, when a new 2 storey house was added - simply known as Orquil. Lovely views from there towards Eynhallow Sound and Rousay

Derek Mayes

Tingwall: the dayâs post heads for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre

This Royal Mail van is reversing onto the ferry but will not actually be travelling. The mail will be unloaded from the van before it returns to dry land. When the ferry calls at Rousay, a van will be ready to pick up the island's post (see HY4327 : Rousay: post and milk arriving), before the same thing happens on arrival at Wyre and Egilsay - although on a much smaller scale and with no need for a vehicle!

Chris Downer

Tingwall: postbox № KW17 81

A small postbox, emptied daily except Sunday at 11:30am. Rousay is the island in the background.

Chris Downer

Ferry terminal, Tingwall

The departure point from Mainland for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. The dark hills of Rousay are on the left across the water, whilst the low green fields of Wyre are to the right, beyond the jetty.

Christopher Hilton

View of Gairsay, from the ferry terminal at Tingwall

Gairsay was the home of Svein Asleiferson, one of the last of the great Vikings, whose exploits make up a large section of the Orkneyinga Saga.

Christopher Hilton

Rendall Doocot, Hall of Rendall, Mainland

This dovecot is the only such one on Orkney, although dovecots are relatively common at medieval or early modern sites, as a way of keeping a supply of protein on site. The ridged sides apparently are to make it difficult for rats to scale the dovecot.

Christopher Hilton

Tingwall Harbour

Mainly shellfish landed here.

Peter Moore

Betty's Reading Room Tingwall

One thing better than to find honesty boxes for eggs and choc bars. That is a warm room full of books, deep armchairs and a wood-burning stove. Go to Tingwall and find this. Craig Mollison is in my picture Look here Link

See inside here HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall

Derek Mayes

Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall

Once inside, once the door is closed, once the wonderment has worn off a bit, sit down and be proud of human kindness. Linked to this HY4022 : Betty's Reading Room Tingwall

Derek Mayes

Tingwall Reading Cottage

A surprising cottage, close to the road, yet hidden from the Ferry terminal. Inside awaits an experience worthy of a fair-tale book passage. See this - HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall and come sometime Read more here Link

Derek Mayes

Harbour at Tingwell

Colin Park

Rendall doocot

Peter Turner

Rendall doocot

17th Century beehive-type dovecote, 10 ft in diameter at the top, 18 ft high.

David Hawgood

Tingwall harbour, Orkney Mainland

We had just returned by ferry from Rousay to this harbour.

David Hawgood

Lobster pots and fish boxes, Tingwall harbour

The harbour for the ferry to Rousay is also an active fishing harbour.

David Hawgood

Betty's Reading Room

Betty's Reading Room at Tingwall is well worth a look when waiting for the ferry with its weather forecasting stone.

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Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone

Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone is found on the side of Betty's Reading Room. Forecast - Condition. Stone is wet = Raining. Stone is dry = Not raining. Shadow on ground = Sunny. White on top = Snowing. Can't see stone = Foggy. Swinging stone = Windy. Stone gone = Jimmy Tulloch pinched it !!

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Enyas Hill

Parked above Hackland Church and used farm track to get near hill with Jim Bloomer and Tricky Speirs. Name: Enyas Hill Hill number: 7092 Height: 141m / 463ft Parent (Ma/M): 1555 Milldoe - Mid Tooin Area:23: Orkney Islands Class: 1,sHu Grid ref: HY407207 (est) Drop: 94m Col: 47m HY395218

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Salta Taing is located at Grid Ref: HY4122 (Lat: 59.082353, Lng: -3.0286221)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands