From Hermaness Nature Reserve there are views of the lighthouse across from the gannet colony, as well as closer along the headland. This is a fantastic location at sunset as the sky explodes with colour. In summer the sun sets just to the west of the lighthouse.

Swear words, sexual references, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, threats, or references to violence The return walk direct to Hermaness takes about three hours but can be extended south-west along the coast to Saito by ascending Neap; you should allow at least another hour for this.

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In the winter it is buffeted by wild North Atlantic Storms and is illuminated by the aurora borealis. In the summer it is never truly dark and sunsets linger through the night, locally known as the Simmer Dim. Anyone else who spots something suspicious can always report it to our Customer Service team, so our Fraud team can investigate. The Service has been prepared by us solely for information purposes to Members and the Service is based on information we consider reliable and we obtain the contents of the Service from a number of different third party sources (including Contributions), but we do not endorse, support, represent, warrant or guarantee the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, or reliability of the Services and any information therein.

If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. The blanket bog records over 7,000 years of vegetation history at Hermaness and provides nesting habitat for Red-throated Diver, Snipe, Dunlin and Golden Plover. In summer Shetland’s annual ‘pirate’ visitor, the Bonxie (Great Skua), favours this reserve with almost 1000 pairs nesting here. Bonxies breed from May to August before migrating south in the winter some perhaps as far as West Africa.

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The boardwalk and cliff tops meet at a place called Toolie. Following the path to the left toward Saito and the gannet colony is an experience. Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us.The start point for the walk is the car park for Hermaness National Nature Reserve. New facilities were unveiled in May 2022 including a welcoming visitor hub with information points, toilets and improved car parking. The toilets are open daily from 1st May to 30th September. (Not suitable for disposal of campervan waste).

Very close by is the pretty Old Pier Cottage at Uyeasound. This cottage is perfect for exploring Unst and the Hermaness Nature Reserve. It is just 20 minutes from the parking for the Nature Reserve and looks out across the bay towards Uyea. The Shore Station and Visitors Hub are located in the sheltered inlet called Burrafirth where the parking area is located at the end of the road. The first light was lit on 11th October 1854 and stood 15 metres high, 66 metres above the sea. It wasn’t long before winter storms were breaking over the top of the protective dyke and the keepers were permanently wet. You are responsible for all activities through your account. You are responsible for the accuracy of the information you provide to us in relation to your account, and for updating it where necessary. You are not allowed to create multiple accounts. We may terminate or temporarily suspend your account to protect you, ourselves or our partners from (suspected) identity theft or other (suspected) fraudulent (e.g. false, misleading, deceptive) activity. You have the obligation to keep your login credentials confidential. You shall not authorize any others to use or access your account. Whiskybase B.V. is the Dutch private limited liability company, having its statutory seat in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and its office at Zwaanshals 530, 3035 KS Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Whiskybase B.V. is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under no. 52072819.Ideally, we would publish every review we receive, whether positive or negative. However, we won’t display any review that includes or refers to (among other things): The path to the cliff top is a boardwalk making it a fairly easy walk. The path undulates through rough grass and some boggy areas out to the cliff top. Be aware of the aggressive Bonxies (Great Skua) in the summer months who nest beside the path.