Skaw

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Skaw

It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Credit: Mike Pennington

Skaw is a small village located on the northernmost tip of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is situated on the island of Unst, which is known for being the northernmost inhabited island of the British Isles. Skaw is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with breathtaking coastal cliffs and picturesque beaches.

The village itself is home to a small community, consisting of a handful of houses and a few amenities. One of the prominent features of Skaw is the Skaw Beach, which offers visitors a chance to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the area. The beach is also known for being a prime spot for birdwatching, with various seabirds nesting in the nearby cliffs.

Skaw is also notable for being home to the Skaw House, a historic building that dates back to the 18th century. This grand house, with its traditional architecture, serves as a reminder of the village's rich history.

The village is a popular destination for those seeking outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. It is also a great base for exploring the surrounding natural wonders, including the Hermaness National Nature Reserve, which is renowned for its diverse bird population and rugged coastal landscapes.

Despite its remote location, Skaw offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in the raw beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Skaw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.824775/-0.79113935 or Grid Reference HP6516. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
It must be somewhere tropical: Norwick
Blue skies, azure seas, palm trees, exotic birds, passing cruise liners? It must be somewhere tropical? But it's actually a migrant Bee-eater on Unst in Shetland with the Faroe ferry Norrona passing in the background.
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Norwick A rare bird this far north, this was the fifth seen on Unst.
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster), Norwick
A rare bird this far north, this was the fifth seen on Unst.
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) and Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), Norwick Bonaparte's Gull is a rare visitor from America, here visiting its transatlantic cousins.
Bonaparte's Gull (Chroicocephalus philadelphia) and Black-headed Gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus), Norwick
Bonaparte's Gull is a rare visitor from America, here visiting its transatlantic cousins.
Common Gulls (Larus canus), Baltasound
Common Gulls (Larus canus), Baltasound
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
First-summer male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Wick of Skaw
First-summer male Common Eider (Somateria mollissima), Wick of Skaw
The ever-changing profile of Norwick beach The burn now flows well north of the Taing again.
The ever-changing profile of Norwick beach
The burn now flows well north of the Taing again.
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach This is about as far north as the burn has ever flowed in at least 30 years.
Burn of Norwick on Norwick beach
This is about as far north as the burn has ever flowed in at least 30 years.
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceous), Norwick A very rare visitor from North America. This was the first one ever seen in Shetland.
Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceous), Norwick
A very rare visitor from North America. This was the first one ever seen in Shetland.
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), Skaw A scarce migrant from the Mediterranean.
Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis daurica), Skaw
A scarce migrant from the Mediterranean.
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
North end of Norwick beach
Britain's most northerly graffiti, Skaw The tag appears to be 'Dias'.
Britain's most northerly graffiti, Skaw
The tag appears to be 'Dias'.
Holm of Skaw
Holm of Skaw
Norwick beach from Braehead
Norwick beach from Braehead
Sheep at feeders, Inner Skaw
Sheep at feeders, Inner Skaw
Waves at Norwick
Waves at Norwick
Norwick from the Skaw road
Norwick from the Skaw road
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Skaw is located at Grid Ref: HP6516 (Lat: 60.824775, Lng: -0.79113935)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 60.824775,-0.79113935
Skaw
Name Is: Skagi
Name Non: Skagi
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q598075
Wikipedia: en:Skaw, Unst
Lat/Long: 60.8250635/-0.7911281
Houll
Place: locality
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Turning Circle
Lat/Long: 60.8247234/-0.7908638
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8228655/-0.7961839
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8232368/-0.7953953
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8241665/-0.7933595
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Lat/Long: 60.8236696/-0.7944378
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8244607/-0.792756
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8249497/-0.7916858
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 60.8227535/-0.7961549
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