Vat of Kirbister - Scottish Cave and Mine Database Site Details

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Vat of Kirbister

NGR:	HY 68600 23800
WGS84:	59.09992, -2.54986
Length:	Not recorded
Vert. Range:	Not recorded
Altitude:	0 m
Geology:	Not recorded
Tags:	Cave, Arch, SeaCave
Registry:	main

Natural arch leading from sea coast to Gloup. Large enough for a small boat to sail into the gloup in calm weather.

The rock formation of the Vat of Kirbister was formed when the roof of a large sea cave collapsed and what was left was an 66 foot high arch which is a spectacular sight, however the arch seems to be eroding quite quickly (Paul Legate).

Links and Resources:

Caves of Scotland Bibliography, p. 133.
Haswell-Smith, Hamish, 1996 The Scottish Islands / A comprehensive guide to every Scottish Island. p. 306 location map, 1
Tindall, Jemima, 1981 Scottish Island Hopping / A Handbook for the Independent Traveller. p. 114. Sea caves in the two southern headlands of Burghhead and Rothiesholm
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/stronsay/vatofkirbister/index.html.
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g551792-d8631867-r638540633-Vat_of_Kirbister-Stronsay_Orkne....

This entry was last updated: 2019-08-06 12:57:39

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