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Pikie's Stell

Island in Berwickshire

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Pikie's Stell

Looking down from Brander Heugh towards Lumsdaine Shore
Looking down from Brander Heugh towards Lumsdaine Shore Credit: Rob Wallace

Pikie's Stell is a small island located off the coast of Berwickshire in Scotland. Situated in the North Sea, it is part of a chain of islands known as the Berwickshire Islands. The island is accessible via boat or ferry from the mainland and is a popular destination for tourists and nature enthusiasts.

Covering an area of approximately 2 hectares, Pikie's Stell is characterized by its rugged coastline, towering cliffs, and diverse wildlife. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, kittiwakes, and guillemots, making it a haven for birdwatchers. It also boasts a colony of grey seals, which can often be spotted basking on the rocks.

The island's landscape is predominantly grassy, with wildflowers adding a splash of color during the summer months. There are no permanent structures on Pikie's Stell, making it a true wilderness experience. However, visitors can explore the island's trails, which offer breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and coastline.

Pikie's Stell is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its important ecological value. It is managed by a local conservation organization in collaboration with the Scottish Natural Heritage. As such, visitors are encouraged to respect the island's fragile ecosystem and adhere to any guidelines or restrictions in place.

Whether it's birdwatching, wildlife spotting, or simply enjoying the tranquility of nature, Pikie's Stell offers a unique and unforgettable experience for those seeking a remote and unspoiled island getaway.

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Pikie's Stell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.918156/-2.1772192 or Grid Reference NT8969. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking down from Brander Heugh towards Lumsdaine Shore
Looking down from Brander Heugh towards Lumsdaine Shore
A snoozing grey seal pup at Lumsdaine Shore The seal was photographed with a telephoto lens from the hillside above the shore. Most of the grey seal pups were wiped out last year by Storm Arwen, but they were back to normal numbers this year.
A snoozing grey seal pup at Lumsdaine Shore
The seal was photographed with a telephoto lens from the hillside above the shore. Most of the grey seal pups were wiped out last year by Storm Arwen, but they were back to normal numbers this year.
The coastline at Brander A wave cut platform below Brander Heugh viewed from Step Heugh in the adjoining square to the east.
The coastline at Brander
A wave cut platform below Brander Heugh viewed from Step Heugh in the adjoining square to the east.
The coastline at Brander A wave cut platform below Brander Heugh viewed from Step Heugh in the adjoining square to the east.
The coastline at Brander
A wave cut platform below Brander Heugh viewed from Step Heugh in the adjoining square to the east.
Wave cut platform High angle bedding revealed on a wave cut platform beneath Brander Heugh.
Wave cut platform
High angle bedding revealed on a wave cut platform beneath Brander Heugh.
Lumsdaine Shore A gap in the wave cut platform allows access to the beach from the sea. A path runs up steep slopes from here.
Lumsdaine Shore
A gap in the wave cut platform allows access to the beach from the sea. A path runs up steep slopes from here.
Path to Lumsdaine Shore A path and more recently built track descend steep slopes to the shoreline.
Path to Lumsdaine Shore
A path and more recently built track descend steep slopes to the shoreline.
Crags near The Brander The bedding of the rock has produced some cleancut slabs near The Brander.
Crags near The Brander
The bedding of the rock has produced some cleancut slabs near The Brander.
A memorial at Brander Heugh This small wooden memorial is dedicated to Squadron Leader Paul Victor Lloyd who died when his RAF Jaguar fighter jet crashed into fog-shrouded cliffs at Brander Heugh to the west of St Abb’s Head in Berwickshire. He was flying in a Jaguar 2-ship sortie from RAF Coltishall. The inscriptions read: In Memory of 5202662T Squadron Leader Paul Victor Lloyd RAF 13 April 1989 SEPCAT Jaguar GR1A XZ359 54 Squadron RAF Presented by Chris Davies Jack Lloyd Emma Appleby nee Lloyd 2012
A memorial at Brander Heugh
This small wooden memorial is dedicated to Squadron Leader Paul Victor Lloyd who died when his RAF Jaguar fighter jet crashed into fog-shrouded cliffs at Brander Heugh to the west of St Abb’s Head in Berwickshire. He was flying in a Jaguar 2-ship sortie from RAF Coltishall. The inscriptions read: In Memory of 5202662T Squadron Leader Paul Victor Lloyd RAF 13 April 1989 SEPCAT Jaguar GR1A XZ359 54 Squadron RAF Presented by Chris Davies Jack Lloyd Emma Appleby nee Lloyd 2012
Brander Heugh This is near the edge of the cliffs with a wooden memorial post on the right for an RAF pilot who was killed here in a flying accident in 1989. For details of the memorial, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5416724">NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh</a>.
Brander Heugh
This is near the edge of the cliffs with a wooden memorial post on the right for an RAF pilot who was killed here in a flying accident in 1989. For details of the memorial, see NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh.
A wave-cut platform below Brander Heugh The pieces of rusting metal are from a boat wreck.
A wave-cut platform below Brander Heugh
The pieces of rusting metal are from a boat wreck.
The remains of a boat wreck below Brander Heugh This is the largest piece of what appears to have been a fishing boat.
The remains of a boat wreck below Brander Heugh
This is the largest piece of what appears to have been a fishing boat.
Brander Heugh The dark area of rock is the impact point of an RAF jet crash in 1989. A small memorial is situated at the top of Brander Heugh. For details, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5416724">NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh</a>.
Brander Heugh
The dark area of rock is the impact point of an RAF jet crash in 1989. A small memorial is situated at the top of Brander Heugh. For details, see NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh.
Boat wreck remains below Brander Heugh The wreckage is probably from a fishing boat.
Boat wreck remains below Brander Heugh
The wreckage is probably from a fishing boat.
Brander Heugh The dark area at the upper left is the impact point of an RAF jet crash in 1989. A small memorial is situated at the top of Brander Heugh. For details, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5416724">NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh</a>.
Brander Heugh
The dark area at the upper left is the impact point of an RAF jet crash in 1989. A small memorial is situated at the top of Brander Heugh. For details, see NT8770 : A memorial at Brander Heugh.
Coastline at the Brander Cliffs
Coastline at the Brander Cliffs
Berwickshire Coastal Path at Brander Heugh
Berwickshire Coastal Path at Brander Heugh
Grey seals and pups at Lumsdaine Shore This telephoto shot was taken from the slopes above the beach. Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) return to the North Sea coastline to give birth to pups in November. The UK has approximately 40% of the global population of grey seals and about 90% live off Scotland.
Grey seals and pups at Lumsdaine Shore
This telephoto shot was taken from the slopes above the beach. Grey seals (Halichoerus grypus) return to the North Sea coastline to give birth to pups in November. The UK has approximately 40% of the global population of grey seals and about 90% live off Scotland.
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Pikie's Stell is located at Grid Ref: NT8969 (Lat: 55.918156, Lng: -2.1772192)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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