Hermaness Cliffs are located on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. They are some of the highest cliffs in the British Isles, reaching a height of over 400 feet. The cliffs are home to a variety of wildlife, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

The Hermaness Cliffs were formed by millions of years of erosion. The cliffs are made up of a variety of rocks, including gneiss, schist, and quartzite. The cliffs have been inhabited by humans for thousands of years. There is evidence of Neolithic settlements at Hermaness, and the cliffs were also used by Vikings.

How to get there:

Hermaness Cliffs are located approximately 30 miles north of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. To get to Hermaness Cliffs, you have to take two ferries - from Shetland mainland to Yell and the second to Unst. Best to prebook your trip! Once you arrive in Baltasound on Unst, you can follow the signs for Hermaness Cliffs up north.

Best time:

All day long - it is always spectacular!

Parking:

There is a small car park located at the Hermaness National Nature Reserve Visitor Centre. The walk from the car park to the cliffs is at times steep and will take 30 - 45 minutes. To see different viewpoints (and the Muckle Flugga lighthouse, see next photospot), you can walk a loop which will take 2-3 hours (plus time to take photos).  

Where to shoot:

It's best to take a whole day to explore the cliffs. There are so many sea stacks, sea arches, puffins, and other seabirds to photograph, as well as rugged coastlines. You won't be disappointed!