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Hoga Ness, Unst

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Hoga Ness, Unst is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide lists in Shetland Islands. Other brochs nearby include Snabrough, Unst and Underhoull.

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More places to visit near Hoga Ness, Unst

Photo of Unst, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Unst

Island near Baltasound

Britain's most northerly inhabited island, with Hermaness's seabird cliffs above Muckle Flugga, Muness Castle, Viking longhouse sites and Bobby's Bus Shelter

0.1 km E

Photo of Yell, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Yell

Island near Mid Yell

Large peaty island on the way to Unst, known for otters, the Old Haa museum at Burravoe and the Gloup disaster memorial

0.8 km W

Photo of Sands of Breckon, a beach near Cullivoe, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Sands of Breckon

Beach near Cullivoe

A sheltered white-sand Atlantic beach at the north of Yell, with a low-tide sea cave and ancient settlement traces.

5.4 km NW

Photo of Fetlar, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Fetlar

Island near Houbie

Green, fertile island called the Garden of Shetland, where rare red-necked phalaropes breed at the Loch of Funzie

6.6 km SE

Photo: Saxa Vord, a viewpoint near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Saxa Vord

Viewpoint near Baltasound

The high hill above Unst's north coast, a former RAF radar site with sweeping views to Muckle Flugga.

8.9 km NE

Photo of Bobby's Bus Shelter, a visitor attraction near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Bobby's Bus Shelter

Attraction near Baltasound

A whimsically furnished and annually themed bus shelter beside the road on Unst, a much-loved island curiosity.

12 km NE