Grid reference HP5600
near to Belmont, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland
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Leaving Belmont ferry terminal
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Belmont, Unst
This was taken from the Gutcher-Belmont ferry as we come into port at Belmont, Unst, Shetland. We are on the Wick of Belmont and this is Belmont House, a category A-listed Georgian country house which was built in 1775 by Shetland landowner... (more)
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Ferry loading at Belmont
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Belmont ferry terminal
The first sight of Unst for most of us - the welcoming ferry terminal. Actually, there aren't really many more facilities than this sign....
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Ruined crofthouse at Belmont
The house is not named on any maps. To the left, rocks have been placed against the soft cliffs to try and slow the erosion which will eventually see the drystane dyke fall into the sea.
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Upstairs in "Pie in the sky"
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The pier at Belmont
The pier at the Wick of Belmont where you catch the Unst Yell ferry
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Welcome to Unst
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Belmont from the Ferry
Belmont House is a Category A Listed Palladian laird's house of 1775 for Thomas Mouat, son of the Laird of the Garth Estate, with early 19th century additions. The house remained as the family home until the mid 20th century. As well... (more)
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Belmont pier
Arrival of the ferry from Yell and on the way to Fetlar. The timetable is a piece of work! Trying to find out which one goes to which island in which order takes some thinking at first and provides Fetlar School with a problem solving... (more)
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Welcome to Unst (1)
A large billboard-style sign welcoming passengers arriving at Belmont after the ferry crossing from Yell. There is a more subtle greeting at the side of the road as it leaves the terminal ( HP5600 : Welcome to Unst (2)).
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Unsafe Pier, Belmont
This old pier is now a bit crumbly, which is what the warning sign is about.
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