Marilyn · islands
Noss Head
Only 181m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in the Shetland Islands, Scotland's most northerly outpost. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 181m/ 593ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HU 55382 39871
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 181m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.
In winter
Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow14h 54m
- Edinburgh12h 14m
OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 466N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:59
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:05
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026