Fora Ness (Dunrossness)

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Fora Ness, (HU358178), is a headland, to the west of Spiggie Beach on the west coast of the south Shetland Mainland.
To the north of Fora Ness, across Muckle Sound, is the island of Colsay.

Fora Ness seen from Scousburgh Hill.In the foreground is Spiggie Loch to the left, Scousburgh Sand and Spiggie Beach in the centre, and Northern Ness to the right, just west of the Bay of Scousburgh.
Fora Ness seen from Scousburgh Hill.
In the foreground is Spiggie Loch to the left, Scousburgh Sand and Spiggie Beach in the centre, and Northern Ness to the right, just west of the Bay of Scousburgh.
View along the back of the Ness from the Noup o' Noss. The geos visible along the cliffs are, North Geo of Noss, Corbie Geo, and Whale Geo. The Hich Holm, west of St Ninian's Isle, is visible near the top of the picture. And in the far distance, above the holm, is Burra.
View along the back of the Ness from the Noup o' Noss. The geos visible along the cliffs are, North Geo of Noss, Corbie Geo, and Whale Geo. The Hich Holm, west of St Ninian's Isle, is visible near the top of the picture. And in the far distance, above the holm, is Burra.
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