What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swona as Quarry (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The HavenBay · 136 yd
The North HeadHeadland · 139 yd
Swona, the HavenPier(s) (20th Century), Winch (20th Century) · 151 yd
North Head, Island of SwonaIsland · 228 yd
Clump O' the NessSheep Shelter (modern)(possible) · 233 yd
Swona, the North HeadMound (period Unassigned) · 234 yd
Cliffs on the east side of the Island of SwonaIsland · 1081 yd
Swona, Warbister HillBuilding (period Unassigned)(possible), Enclosure (period Unassigned), Quarry (post Medieval), Triangulation Pillar (modern) · 1129 yd
Mary Grace: the Tails of the Tarf, Swona, Pentland FirthSchooner (20th Century) · 1.3 mi
The AltarMountain / peak · 3.6 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 3.6 mi
Olav's WoodWood · 3.7 miOther information
Photo: Ian Balcombe · CC BY-SA 2.0