Yesnaby

Yesnaby Castle

Sandstone cliff in Yesnaby

Distinctive arrow-shaped rock in the water

Yesnaby is an area to the west of the Orkney Island of Mainland in the parish of Sandwick .

Yesnaby is best known for its meter-high cliffs of old-red sandstone , surf piers , blowholes and geos (crevices in cliffs washed by the sea). The best-known pillar of the surf is Yesnaby Castle , also known as the small version of the Old Man of Hoy . The sandstone comes from the Devonian . Yesnaby is one of the few places where the Primula scotica (Scottish primrose) is found.

The place is a popular tourist destination. The striking coastline is easily accessible via Yesnaby Road.

Web links

Commons : Yesnaby  - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Stephan Goldmann: Cliffs of Yesnaby - impressive coast of the Orkneys at myhighlands.de

Coordinates: 59 ° 1'29.8 "  N , 3 ° 21'31.9"  W.