The Top 12 Natural Monuments in Shetland
Shetland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments in Shetland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Shetland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Holes of Scraada
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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View of Hermaness Cliffs and Sea Stacks
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A feast for the senses, the sounds and sights of Hermaness are full of drama. The white tops of the waves complement the white staining on the cliffs where seabirds …
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Calder's Geo
Highlight • Gorge
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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Muckle Flugga Lighthouse and Sea Stacks
Highlight • Natural Monument
On the West side of Hermaness Hill, you will find a number of sea stacks, sea arches and a small island, all of which are dotted with puffin burrows, fulmar …
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The Drongs Sea Stacks
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The Drongs are tall pillars of granite, consisting of four main stacks, known to climbers as the Main Drong, Slender Drong, Slim and and Stumpy Drong.
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