Scenic Viewpoints of Shetland

Shetland’s archipelago features a diverse geological landscape, from the red granite summit of Ronas Hill, the islands' highest point, to the volcanic cliffs of Eshaness. This collection highlights vantage points over the North Atlantic, including the northernmost heights of Unst at Saxa Vord and the deep rock cleft of Sneck o' da Smallie on Foula. These sites provide clear views of iconic landmarks like the Muckle Flugga lighthouse and the Iron Age broch on Mousa.

Ronas Hill

Ronas Hill is a hill in Shetland, Scotland. It is classed as a Marilyn, and is the highest point in the Shetland Islands at an elevation of…

Saxa Vord

Remote Radar Head Saxa Vord or RRH Saxa Vord, is a Royal Air Force radar station located on the island of Unst, the most northern of the…

Hermaness Hill

Vantage point within a National Nature Reserve on Unst overlooking Muckle Flugga lighthouse. The surrounding cliffs support significant colonies of gannets, puffins, and great skuas.

Mousa Sound Viewpoint

Overlooks the water between the Shetland mainland and the Island of Mousa, which contains the world's best-preserved Iron Age broch.

Sneck o' da Smallie

A narrow, deep geological fault and rock cleft on the island of Foula, offering views through a vertical opening in the sandstone cliffs.

Smugglers Cove

Coastal vantage point near South Nesting overlooking rocky inlets and the North Sea.

Earn Stack lookout

Located on the Eshaness peninsula, this site overlooks the Earn Stack, a prominent sea stack formed from volcanic rock.

Arch Viewpoint

Located on Fair Isle, this vantage point offers views of natural sea arches carved into the island's remote coastline.

Cliffs viewpoint

Coastal lookout on Fair Isle providing views of high sea cliffs and the surrounding North Sea.

Isle of Stenness

Coastal site at Eshaness featuring high cliffs and the remains of a historic 18th-century deep-sea fishing station.