Getting here
60.15605, -1.12076
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Starling
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Starling
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Starling, Herring Gull +99 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Starling, Herring Gull +99 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Eristalis pertinax · last seen 2025; Insects — Cuckoo-Spit Insect, Eristalis pertinax · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Gulberwick BeachWalking route
Henie TrackWalking route
Staney Hill link pathWalking route
Sands of SoundWalking route
Loch of TresbisterWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Bressay Heritage Centre with relocated burnt mound from Cruester
Weather for this location
Loading local forecast…
Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
Own or manage this place?
Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.
Claim this pageHow was your visit?
How useful was the information on this page?
id: 8191aeac-4e30-41f4-95cb-5c5e5e2e92f5