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Hermaness

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 provide an experience you're unlikely to forget.

• Best time to visit

  Mid-May to mid-July (fog is frequent in early summer).

• Getting there

  Five miles from Baltasound. Take the B9086 road that leads to the car park. Daily bus service from Lerwick to Haroldswick, 3 miles from the reserve. However it’s not possible to fully explore and enjoy the reserve and get back in a day by public transport.

• Visitor facilities

  Visitor centre at old lighthouse shore station, with summer warden. Leaflet available. The recommended walking route (3-4 hours) is over moderate ground.

• Contact

  Reserve Manager, SNH, Ground Floor, Stewart Building, Alexandra Wharf, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LL Tel: 01595 693345 or e-mail northern_isles@snh.gov.uk

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage