Yellow Post

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Yellow Post

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

Yellow Post is a prominent coastal feature located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct and visually striking point. The name "Yellow Post" is derived from the vibrant yellow hue of the rocks that make up the headland.

This geological formation is primarily composed of sandstone, which gives it its unique coloration. The sandstone cliffs of Yellow Post rise majestically from the sea, creating a dramatic sight against the backdrop of the rugged Scottish coastline. The headland is known for its steep cliffs, which provide a nesting site for a variety of seabirds, including fulmars and guillemots.

Yellow Post offers breathtaking panoramic views of the North Sea, with its vantage point providing a perfect spot for observing marine life, such as seals and dolphins, as they navigate the coastal waters. The headland is also a popular destination for birdwatchers, who flock to the area to observe the diverse array of avian species that inhabit the cliffs.

Access to Yellow Post is relatively easy, with a footpath leading to the headland from the nearby coastal village. The footpath meanders through rolling hills, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside before reaching the headland. Visitors are advised to exercise caution when exploring Yellow Post, as the cliffs can be steep and unstable.

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Yellow Post Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.925788/-2.197417 or Grid Reference NO8881. 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.
Inside Wallace Bridge North Cave Looking towards the entrance with the tide level about 1.1 m above chart datum. The cave is quite wide at this tide level, but narrows when it is higher. The tunnel goes on at least another 50 m inward from this point. It is used by seals.
Inside Wallace Bridge North Cave
Looking towards the entrance with the tide level about 1.1 m above chart datum. The cave is quite wide at this tide level, but narrows when it is higher. The tunnel goes on at least another 50 m inward from this point. It is used by seals.
Baler at work Tractor with baler working a harvested field near Cowieswells Farm.
Baler at work
Tractor with baler working a harvested field near Cowieswells Farm.
Razorbills and Guillemots Lives most of the year at sea, coming to land to breed. Both birds depends on the health of the marine environment. Fishing nets, pollution at sea and declining fish stocks all threaten these birds.
Razorbills and Guillemots
Lives most of the year at sea, coming to land to breed. Both birds depends on the health of the marine environment. Fishing nets, pollution at sea and declining fish stocks all threaten these birds.
Cliffs at Crawley Bird Sanctuary Not so many birds to be seen on the cliff face due to the devastation of Bird flu on the bird population.
Cliffs at Crawley Bird Sanctuary
Not so many birds to be seen on the cliff face due to the devastation of Bird flu on the bird population.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Waterfall in Tremuda Bay
The water from small burn draining the fields above forms the small but prominent waterfall.
Trollochy
Trollochy
Stream into Trollochy
Stream into Trollochy
Parking for Fowlsheugh A large seabird colony and RSPB reserve.
Parking for Fowlsheugh
A large seabird colony and RSPB reserve.
Path to the cliffs, Fowlsheugh
Path to the cliffs, Fowlsheugh
New house in Crawton
New house in Crawton
Trollochy Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Trollochy
Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Waterfall in Trollochy Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Waterfall in Trollochy
Some of the many seabirds breeding at Fowlsheugh RSPB. Mostly Kittiwakes here.
Kittiwakes in Trollochy Part of the Fowlsheugh RSPB nature reserve.
Kittiwakes in Trollochy
Part of the Fowlsheugh RSPB nature reserve.
Trollochy A fascinating name for this inlet in the cliffs near the fishing village of Crawton.
Trollochy
A fascinating name for this inlet in the cliffs near the fishing village of Crawton.
Crawton Ness
Crawton Ness
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Yellow Post is located at Grid Ref: NO8881 (Lat: 56.925788, Lng: -2.197417)

Unitary Authority: Aberdeenshire

Police Authority: North East

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