Hermaness National Nature Reserve — Attraction in Unst

Back in 2007. 1 of my Bucket List items. Was to view Muckle Fluga. I had to report to volunteer position at Flores ,Shambala. By Monday morning. I checked in Friday at noon, and TOOK OFF ! At 1 time , I had THREE car rentals in my name. Cheaper to rent another , rather than pay ferry costs. A MAD Dash . Trying to explore each main isle along the way. Staying in Bod's for 2 nights. As I got to Muckle Flugga National Park. I has only 3 hours before Last ferry of the day to return. Sloshing uphill , through mullocks. I finally reached the view. Long enough to take 2 pictures. And RUN at breakneck , slipping and sliding , All The Way back to carpark. Wishing to be there longer , solemly knowing this will most likely be my Only visit. ( I do hope to take my newly Wed wife, as soon as our pups cross over, won't leave them alone). Since I live in USA for 65 years of my life , born in Broastairs. 19 trips back since 1995. I still wish to return. Visiting from White Cliffs , to Muckle Flugga. Kemo and...

Although it was raining and visibility wasn't great, this was still an amazing hike across the clifftops where loads of seabirds were roosting and flitting about. If you carry on all the way along the cliffs there's an official sign saying you're at the northernmost point of the UK. Unfortunately I couldn't see Muckle Flugga as the clouds had come in, but at least I was the most northerly person in the UK...

Beautiful place, lovely walk round the cliffs, with a boardwalk most of the way. Great place for bird watching. Lots of puffins in season and can walk out close to see the Muckle Flugga lighthouse. Be sure to take appropriate boots/footwear as there are some boggy sections at the farthest point and it would be a long walk back with wet feet if you are caught out. The walk around the path takes...