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Thief's House, Fitful Head
Cave (Period Unknown)
Site Name Thief's House, Fitful Head
Classification Cave (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 576
Site Number HU31SW 1
NGR HU 3449 1362
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/576
- Council Shetland Islands
- Parish Dunrossness
- Former Region Shetland Islands Area
- Former District Shetland
- Former County Shetland
HU31SW 1 3449 1362.
(HU 3449 1362) Thief's House (cave) (NAT)
OS 1:10000 map, Shetland (1973)
Thief's House: A cave situated near the N end of Fitful Head. The situation and surroundings of this cave leave little doubt that it is the place described by Sir Walter Scott in 'The Pirate' as the residence of "Norma of the Fitful Head". However, he is evidently wrong in stating that a Pict's House at one time existed here as there can be no doubt that the hollow flat above the cave is a natural formation. The cave is easy of access, but has become filled up, leaving little to be seen.
Name Book 1878
