What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swona, the North Head as Mound (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. 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
North Head, Island of SwonaIsland · 29 yd
The North HeadHeadland · 132 yd
The HavenBay · 326 yd
Swona, the HavenPier(s) (20th Century), Winch (20th Century) · 346 yd
Clump O' the NessSheep Shelter (modern)(possible) · 406 yd
Cliffs on the east side of the Island of SwonaIsland · 1302 yd
Swona, Warbister HillBuilding (period Unassigned)(possible), Enclosure (period Unassigned), Quarry (post Medieval), Triangulation Pillar (modern) · 1353 yd
Sooth ClettAnchor (period Unassigned), Chain (period Unassigned) · 1677 yd
Mary Grace: the Tails of the Tarf, Swona, Pentland FirthSchooner (20th Century) · 1.4 mi
The AltarMountain / peak · 3.4 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 3.6 mi
Olav's WoodWood · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Des Colhoun · CC BY-SA 2.0