Grif Skerry

Grif Skerry, viewed from the west

Grif Skerry is an islet to the east of Whalsay in the Shetland Islands. Its name comes from the Norse or Norn for "deep sea skerry".^[1]

The island is uninhabited, although there are some buildings on it. These are mostly fishermen's huts, and the remains of a haaf fishing station, so that fishermen could shelter from bad weather.^[1]

Geography and geology

There are some caves on the island.

The Swarta (meaning "black") and Longa Skerries are offshore. The nearest island is East Linga, and Whalsay is the nearest large island.

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) The Scottish Islands. Edinburgh. Canongate. Page 455.

External links

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Eastern Shetland Islands

Andooing Skerry Bressay (Lerwick) East Linga Flaeshans of Sandwick Grif Skerry Grunnels Stack Holm of Noss Holm of Sandwick Inner Holm of Skaw Isbister Holm Mooa Mousa Noss Nista Out Skerries Outer Holm of Skaw Rumble Sava Skerry Skate of Marrister Trota Stack West Linga Veeda Stack Whalsay Whelsiegeo Stacks

Coordinates: 60°20′23″N 0°51′30″W / 60.33972°N 0.85833°W / 60.33972; -0.85833

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