Whaligoe Steps | Whaligoe Haven

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Whaligoe Haven is one of the most remarkable harbours to be found in Scotland - surrounded on three sides by 250 feet cliffs, and is reached by the Whaligoe Steps which zig-zag down the cliffside. The natural harbour at the foot of the steps has been a long standing landing point for herring, salmon, whitefish and shellfish.
    First prospected by Thomas Telford in 1786 who decided it was a terrible place for a harbour, Captain David Brodie then went on to build the steps at a cost of £8., resulting in a harbour which supported 14 herring boats. Follow in the footsteps of the fisherwoman, who used to haul baskets of fish up the 365 man-made steps every day during the booming 1800s, before they were taken on foot to be sold in nearby Wick, some 7 to 8 miles away.

Komentáře • 14

  • @janicejackson2016
    @janicejackson2016 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Yet another awesome from you. Thank you for bringing to life the places that we can never be but yet hold dear in our heart deer in our hearts

    • @AlexExplorer
      @AlexExplorer  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you so much for visiting our channel 😀

  • @douglasbarrows1935
    @douglasbarrows1935 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Yet another of your excellent videos .. amazing place

  • @sueelphick9060
    @sueelphick9060 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video -what a place ..ThNks for the share 😊

  • @borisvondoofenschmirtz3488
    @borisvondoofenschmirtz3488 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love the whaligoe steps. My niece is so lucky she lives nearby in mid clyth. We have a wedding in wick next year so I’ll give the steps a wee visit again.

  • @justmoi7934
    @justmoi7934 Před 8 měsíci +2

    🎉 dear lord that was a climb and a half 😳😮‍💨 and this vid answered my question on your last vid 👏🏻👏🏻 great video 😊

  • @ScotlandFarAndNear
    @ScotlandFarAndNear Před 8 měsíci +1

    Super - zupełnie inna perspektywa niż z dji. 😍😍😁😁. Jola do tej pory nie może przeboleć, że nie zauważyła tej scieżki na koniec klifu 😁😁. Zdrowych i wesołych 🎉🎉🎄🎄

  • @1HorseOpenSlay
    @1HorseOpenSlay Před 8 měsíci +4

    😮 amazing!

    • @daftirishmarej1827
      @daftirishmarej1827 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I've just checked and that's not far from John O Groats! You're the best advert Scotland has!!

  • @janicejackson2016
    @janicejackson2016 Před 8 měsíci +1

    We would love to camp out there and the Beautiful sounds but Lord help us if we sleep walk

  • @waterfallmadman
    @waterfallmadman Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very nice video. I have subbed. The waterfall is stunning. I take it There is no way to see it from the bottom?

  • @janicejackson2016
    @janicejackson2016 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Only 250 ft?? That's one heck of a walk but only 250 ft?

    • @AlexExplorer
      @AlexExplorer  Před 5 měsíci

      Very steep...just imagine carrying a large basket full of fish up stairs

  • @haraldtheyounger5504
    @haraldtheyounger5504 Před 8 měsíci +1

    £8 pounds, imagine today, it would be £8 Million at a minimum, and take at least 8 years. Most of which would be wasted on planning permission, etc.