Dunnie Woof

Island in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Dunnie Woof

Looking down into Trollochy Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Looking down into Trollochy Credit: Gordon Hatton

Dunnie Woof is a small island located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated off the eastern coast, it is part of the North Sea archipelago. The island is known for its rugged and picturesque landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Covering an area of approximately 10 square kilometers, Dunnie Woof is characterized by its rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and pristine sandy beaches. The island's highest point, known as Dunnie Hill, offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding sea and mainland Scotland. The coastline is dotted with numerous sea caves and hidden coves, adding to the island's charm.

Despite its small size, Dunnie Woof is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island's grassy meadows are filled with wildflowers during the spring and summer months, attracting a variety of butterflies and birds. Seals and dolphins can often be spotted playing in the waters surrounding the island, delighting both locals and visitors alike.

Access to Dunnie Woof is primarily by boat, with regular ferry services connecting the island to the mainland. The island has a small population of permanent residents who primarily engage in fishing and agriculture. There are a handful of guesthouses and holiday cottages available for visitors, offering a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Overall, Dunnie Woof is a hidden gem, offering a unique blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and outdoor activities. It provides an idyllic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the unspoiled beauty of Scotland's coastal landscapes.

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Dunnie Woof Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.89497/-2.2118962 or Grid Reference NO8778. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down into Trollochy Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Looking down into Trollochy
Trollochy is a short, cliff girt inlet below Crawton.
Waterfall into the sea at Crawton A wee burn makes a dramatic plunge into the cliff bound inlet of Trollochy at Crawton.
Waterfall into the sea at Crawton
A wee burn makes a dramatic plunge into the cliff bound inlet of Trollochy at Crawton.
Rock ribs extending out into the sea at Crawton The view south from the small headland at Crawton where rocky reefs defy the waves. The view extends along Crawton Bay.
Rock ribs extending out into the sea at Crawton
The view south from the small headland at Crawton where rocky reefs defy the waves. The view extends along Crawton Bay.
Puffin Puffins breed on offshore islands or tall sea cliffs,  outside the breeding season it lives at sea.  They catch small fish such as sand eels, sprat, herring and caplin although it eats many others.
Puffin
Puffins breed on offshore islands or tall sea cliffs, outside the breeding season it lives at sea. They catch small fish such as sand eels, sprat, herring and caplin although it eats many others.
Tod Lighthouse
Tod Lighthouse
Todhead Light. Todhead Lighthouse amid farmland and the North Sea beyond.
Todhead Light.
Todhead Lighthouse amid farmland and the North Sea beyond.
Todhead Lighthouse The lighthouse at Todhead Point.
Todhead Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Todhead Point.
Lambs by Todhead Lambs in a field by Todhead.
Lambs by Todhead
Lambs in a field by Todhead.
Todhead Pasture Sheep grazing by Todhead with Braidon Bay in the background.
Todhead Pasture
Sheep grazing by Todhead with Braidon Bay in the background.
Fernieflatt Farm Lying between Kinneff and Braidon Bay.
Fernieflatt Farm
Lying between Kinneff and Braidon Bay.
By Fernieflatt Fernieflatt Farm by Kinneff.
By Fernieflatt
Fernieflatt Farm by Kinneff.
Glasslin Burn The wooded sides of the Glasslin Burn by Fernieflatt.
Glasslin Burn
The wooded sides of the Glasslin Burn by Fernieflatt.
Daffodil Fields Rows of Daffodils growing by Braidon.
Daffodil Fields
Rows of Daffodils growing by Braidon.
Sheep grazing above Todhead Light Photographer is standing at the verge of the narrow access road.
Sheep grazing above Todhead Light
Photographer is standing at the verge of the narrow access road.
Conglomerate shoreline south of Todhead Point
Conglomerate shoreline south of Todhead Point
Approaching the Barras turnoff from the A92 Photographer is above the paved roadway surface looking in the southbound direction along A92.
Approaching the Barras turnoff from the A92
Photographer is above the paved roadway surface looking in the southbound direction along A92.
Access drive to Fernieflatt Photographer is above the paved surface of the minor road junction.
Access drive to Fernieflatt
Photographer is above the paved surface of the minor road junction.
Fields west of Catterline
Fields west of Catterline
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Dunnie Woof is located at Grid Ref: NO8778 (Lat: 56.89497, Lng: -2.2118962)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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Forley Craig
Place: locality
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Catterline
Name Sco: Caitterlin
Place: village
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Wikidata: Q5054079
Wikipedia: en:Catterline
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Catterline Bay
Natural: bay
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Defibrillator
Access: yes
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Defibrillator Location: inside old red phone box, Burnside Cottages, Catterline
Disused Amenity: telephone
Emergency: defibrillator
Man Made: telephone_box
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Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: AB39 390
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
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