Your journey has
brought you to Foula, one of Britain's most remote inhabited islands.
The
crofting townships arc situated in the narrow eastern coastal strip with
the expanse of peat and moorland rising steeply to Foula's five dramatic
peaks da Noup in the south is divided by the glacial valley of the Daal
from Hamnafield, da Sneug, da Kame, and Soberlie which stretch westwards
until they drop sheer to the sea in breathtaking cliff, ranging from 500
to over 1200 feet.
Foula
leaves a lasting impression on everyone who visits, for there is something
very special about the island it may be the quality of light, the natural
beauty and remoteness, the community way of life or a combination of
these. It is difficult to explain this intangible quality; we hope you
trod it for yourself.
Foula's
natural heritage is exceptionally rich and diverse for such a small area.
The island has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
both for its flora and fauna, and for the geology of its dramatic coastline
and it is also a National Scenic Area, and a Special Protection Area (SPA)
for birds.
