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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.

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55 comments

Annemarie said:

That’s wonderful Roger. HWW
18 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Annemarie:

Thank you, Annemarie
18 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

The colours and rippling reflections are beautiful Roger. I love the different shapes and colours of the walls. Interesting information as well. I have a book about herring salting in Scotland and the north of England with some excellent pictures in it. HWW.
18 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Thank you, Rosa, Over the last couple of trips up we have managed to visit a number of these fascinating old herring fishery ports.
18 months ago

Ecobird said:

Beautiful light on the water and terrific reflections Roger. I love the colours and the way the quayside walls are made up.

HWW!
18 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Ecobird:

Nice comments, thank you. a part of the country missed by many visitors,
18 months ago

Xata said:

Beautiful colours, place, reflection, photo for this HWW
18 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Xata:

Nice comments Isabel, thank you.
18 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Eine wunderschöne Aufnahme am Wasser hast du gemacht lieber Roger,ich mag diese Strukturen und Farben in der Mauer und dieses schöne Schimmern im Wasser :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
18 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Wonderful comments Guni, thank you.
It is nice to still be able to visit these old harbours
18 months ago

Makrofan said:

Sieht klasse aus und die Spiegelung macht den Rest! Sehr schön! HWW Roger!
18 months ago ( translate )

Marije Aguillo said:

Muy bien aprovechados esos colores de la piedra y los reflejos en el agua,
18 months ago ( translate )

Wierd Folkersma said:

lovely structual picture, HWW Roger!
18 months ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

mooi Roger met die bruine bakstenen reflextie
18 months ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

A very nicely chosen image section...
18 months ago ( translate )