Shetland Islands

The Top 5 Gorges in the Shetland Islands

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5 to choose from in the Shetland Islands. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Shetland Islands.

Holes of Scraada

Calder's Geo

Holes of Burra

Big Geo of Strom Ness

Helli Ness Headland

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Holes of Scraada
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The Holes of Scraada (the Holes of old "Scratch," i.e., the Devil), named after a formation no longer seen: when a natural bridge fell down - so the story goes, …
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Calder's Geo
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Calder's Geo is an inlet in the cliffs of Esha Ness. A cave on the North side of the geo (which is only accessible by water craft during calm seas) …
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Holes of Burra
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The cliffs in this area provide nesting for Fulmar and Shag. You may also spot Black Guillemot fishing offshore. Don't wander off the path around the RSPB reserve, as it …
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Big Geo of Strom Ness
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The path takes you to a ruined building at Burg, but the real gems lie just beyond in Qui Ness geo to the North and the Big Geo of Strom Ness to the West - a huge chasm!
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Helli Ness Headland
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A prominent headland on the east coast of the South Mainland of Shetland, Helli Ness lies 2 miles (3 km) east of Cunningsburgh and is trimmed by cliffs which reach …
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