Skirsa Head (58°36'N., 3°02'W.) is located 3 miles S of Duncansby Head. The coast between consists of sheer cliffs and is fronted by several detached pinnacles of rock standing on drying ledges which extend up to about 200m seaward. The Stack of Duncansby, the largest and highest of these detached pinnacles, stands 1 mile S of Duncansby Head and can be seen protruding over the land. Skirsa Head consists of a sheer cliff, 30m high, with numerous caves penetrating its base.

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