Isle of Noss

Little Noss, 1.5 miles wide, lies just east of Bressay. High seacliffs harbor more than 100,000 pairs of breeding seabirds, while inland heath supports hundreds of pairs of great skua. Access is by dinghy from Bressay; phone in advance to check that it's running. Walking anticlockwise around Noss is easier, with better cliff-viewing. There's a small visitor center by the dock.