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Noss Sound, Broch

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackcap and Blackbird
  • 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
Bike parkingParkingToilets

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackcap, Blackbird, Meadow Pipit +94 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackcap, Blackbird, Meadow Pipit +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Coastal WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
NossWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
BressayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 10Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Site of ancient broch, Noss-sound

Site of ancient broch, Noss-sound

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