Hermaness Visitor Centre National Nature Reserve
Overlooking Muckle Flugga, Britain's most northerly point, Hermaness provides a wonderful haven for over 100,000 seabirds. Some 16,000 pairs of gannets and more than 50,000 puffins come to nest each year on the dramatic seacliffs, offshore arches and stacks. Inland, the moors are home to the third largest colony of great skuas in the world. The raucous cries and smell of birdlife on this reserve provide an experience you're unlikely to forget.
Visitor centre at old lighthouse shore station, close to reserve entrance. The recommended walking route (3-4 hours) is over moderate ground. Leaflet available.
Contact
Mr
Simon
Smith
Muckle Flugga Shore Station 2 Haroldswick
Unst
Shetland
ZE2 9EQ
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1595) 711278
Fax: +44 (1595) 692565
E-Mail: hermaness_nnr@snh.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.snh.org.uk/nnr/reserve.asp?NNRId=1
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