Harbour Wall
Staxigoe Harbour, improved early 19th century. A natural haven with a gently sloping shingle beach, protected by long reefs. Quay walls have been added on both sides of the haven, This is a small rural village that still has a few local boats fishing mostly for crab and lobster it is situated on the east coast of Caithness,
It was once the largest Herring salting station in Europe with up to 50 herring boats anchoring at this small harbour.
Large if you wish.
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Taken on Monday July 18, 2022
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Posted on Tuesday April 18, 2023
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Ecobird said:
HWW!
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Günter Klaus said:
Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
Roger (Grisly) said:
It is nice to still be able to visit these old harbours
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