What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Swona, Tarf as Navigation Aid (post Medieval)(possible). 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
Swona, the TarfBoundary Bank (post Medieval), Cairn(s) (period Unknown)(possible), Structure(s) (period Unknown) · 44 yd
Swona LighthouseLighthouse (20th Century) · 156 yd
SwonaSettlement (prehistoric)(possible) · 386 yd
Mary Grace: the Tails of the Tarf, Swona, Pentland FirthSchooner (20th Century) · 499 yd
Cliffs on the east side of the Island of SwonaIsland · 1082 yd
Clump O' the NessSheep Shelter (modern)(possible) · 1690 yd
The HavenBay · 1.0 mi
The North HeadHeadland · 1.1 mi
North Head, Island of SwonaIsland · 1.2 mi
The lookout tower on Brough NessCastle, fort or tower · 3.9 mi
The GloupCave · 3.9 mi
William and Harry: Tree Geo, Stroma, Pentland FirthCraft (19th Century) · 4.2 miOther information
Photo: Oliver Dixon · CC BY-SA 2.0