Roe, North

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Roe, North

Sand Voe Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland.
This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2713084">HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement</a>) — Sand Voe Credit: Rob Farrow

Roe is a small township located in the North Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated on the A970 road, it lies approximately 20 miles north of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. Roe is part of the wider community of Northmavine, which encompasses several other villages and hamlets in the area.

The township of Roe is known for its stunning natural beauty and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes. It is nestled between rolling hills and rugged cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean. The area is home to an abundance of wildlife, including seabirds, otters, and seals, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

Although Roe is a small community, it has a strong sense of community spirit. The local residents are known for being friendly and welcoming, often organizing events and gatherings to bring people together. The township has a primary school, providing education for the local children, and a community hall that hosts various activities and events throughout the year.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Roe offers plenty of opportunities for exploring the surrounding countryside. There are several walking trails that take visitors through the beautiful landscapes, including hikes along the coastline and treks up the nearby hills. Additionally, Roe is within close proximity to the Eshaness cliffs, a popular attraction known for its dramatic scenery and stunning rock formations.

Overall, Roe, North, Shetland is a peaceful and picturesque township that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Roe, North Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.585851/-1.3306466 or Grid Reference HU3689. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sand Voe

Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland. This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement)

Rob Farrow

Sandvoe settlement

The few houses that make up the settlement of Sandvoe at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland as seen from its little beach on the voe (see HU3690 : Sand Voe), with the burn seen nearest the camera about to flow into the sea.

Rob Farrow

A lost plane

There was an explanation of how this plane got half way up the hill but it was so wet that I didn't read it.

Graeme Smith

Traditional Haystacks

Some good old fashioned haystacks at Isbister

Graeme Smith

The end of the road

The end of the road at Sandvoe

Graeme Smith

Alpacas, Isbister, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Irisbeds, Isbister, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Sandvoe, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe

The slopes of the hill of Lanchestoo beyond. The house gained some fame as the residence of Simon King during the filming of Simon King's Shetland. It is only accessible by vehicle by driving along the beach.

Mike Pennington

Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe

From the beach on a low tide.

Mike Pennington

East shore of Sand Voe, North Roe

Looking towards Orrwick Taing.

Mike Pennington

Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe

Not it's sandiest aspect.

Mike Pennington

Land Rover on the beach at Sand Voe, North Roe

The crofter has just been to feed sheep on the far end of the beach.

Mike Pennington

End Of The A970

Isbister is the end of the A970 and where we parked for our walk to Lanchestoo trig point.

Rude Health

North Roe: alpacas

The food tub has just been rattled and the alpacas respond as expected, making a bee-line for their owner. This is the only group of alpacas in Shetland; they have been here for four years, having been born in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. Some of the youngest in the picture are only a fortnight old.

Chris Downer

The end of the road

The A970 just comes to a dead stop here at Isbister. Looking south, for the first ten or a dozen miles it is "single track with passing places", but there is so little traffic that it is hardly a problem. After that, and all the way to Sumburgh HU4009, 80km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes in the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak. It is, of course, possible to walk further north for nearly 5 kilometres, to the Point of Fethaland (though I did not have time to do this). Only two inhabited islands, Yell and Unst, get even further north and into Myriad HP.

David Purchase

Shetland Potez

This French 'Potez' plane crash-landed at Sumburgh in 1981, and was brought here, 80km north, to its final resting place. One has to wonder why anyone would wish to do this, but also admire the tenacity that he must have shown. There is a descriptive plaque, which is just in the next square west. I have submitted a photo - see HU3690 : The "Shetland Potez" plaque. It is of poor quality (the moderator must have been feeling generous), partly but not entirely because the plaque itself is in bad condition. However I submitted it because there was no other image on site, the plaque will continue to deteriorate, and with judicious zooming you can make out most of the story behind this extraordinary scene.

David Purchase

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Roe, North is located at Grid Ref: HU3689 (Lat: 60.585851, Lng: -1.3306466)

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