Langstane

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Langstane

The Bight of Ham Small bay on the west coast of the Isle of Bressay.
The Bight of Ham Credit: Oliver Dixon

Langstane is a small settlement located on the island of Shetland, which is part of Scotland, United Kingdom. Situated in the northernmost region of the country, Shetland is an archipelago composed of about 100 islands, stretching over 70 miles from north to south. Langstane itself is situated on the mainland of the Shetland Islands, towards the eastern coast.

With a population of around 200 people, Langstane is a tranquil community surrounded by breathtaking natural landscapes. The settlement is characterized by its traditional Shetland houses, built with stone walls and thatched roofs, blending harmoniously with the picturesque countryside. The area is known for its rugged beauty, with rolling hills, cliffs, and stunning coastal views.

Langstane benefits from its proximity to the North Sea, providing ample opportunities for fishing and other maritime activities. The local economy primarily revolves around agriculture, fishing, and some tourism, as visitors are drawn to the area's unspoiled beaches, stunning wildlife, and rich history. The settlement is also home to a primary school, offering education to the local children.

The community of Langstane is interconnected through a network of well-maintained roads, allowing easy access to neighboring towns and villages. Although Langstane may be considered remote, it offers a close-knit and welcoming atmosphere, with a strong sense of community among its residents.

Overall, Langstane in Shetland is a peaceful and scenic settlement, offering a glimpse into the unique culture and natural beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Langstane Images

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The Bight of Ham Small bay on the west coast of the Isle of Bressay.
The Bight of Ham
Small bay on the west coast of the Isle of Bressay.
House at the Taing of Ham
House at the Taing of Ham
Ham Peninsula on the west coast of the Isle of Bressay. Across the water are houses on the Ness of Sound <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU4639">HU4639</a> on Shetland Mainland.
Ham
Peninsula on the west coast of the Isle of Bressay. Across the water are houses on the Ness of Sound HU4639 on Shetland Mainland.
MV Costa Fortuna at anchor in Bressay Sound The size of the MV Costa Fortuna (464 cabins, nine swimming pools and five restaurants) meant that it was obliged to anchor out in the Sound rather than at the quayside in Lerwick. A flotilla of barges were kept busy ferrying passengers to and from the Victoria Pier. The Costa Fortuna is a sister ship to the ill-starred Costa Concordia which sank off the Italian coast in 2012.
MV Costa Fortuna at anchor in Bressay Sound
The size of the MV Costa Fortuna (464 cabins, nine swimming pools and five restaurants) meant that it was obliged to anchor out in the Sound rather than at the quayside in Lerwick. A flotilla of barges were kept busy ferrying passengers to and from the Victoria Pier. The Costa Fortuna is a sister ship to the ill-starred Costa Concordia which sank off the Italian coast in 2012.
Pullar's Loch, Sound, from the air
Pullar's Loch, Sound, from the air
Ness of Sound, Lerwick, from the air
Ness of Sound, Lerwick, from the air
Small boat off Ness of Sound Taken from the Knab in Lerwick.
Small boat off Ness of Sound
Taken from the Knab in Lerwick.
Bressay, House at Ham
Bressay, House at Ham
MV Knab, Lerwick Pilot Boat The Lerwick pilot boat, MV Knab, in Bressay Sound.
MV Knab, Lerwick Pilot Boat
The Lerwick pilot boat, MV Knab, in Bressay Sound.
Ham Coastal settlement on Bressay.
Ham
Coastal settlement on Bressay.
Cro of Ham
Cro of Ham
Light Beacon White construction, Cro of Ham on Bressay, containing a light beacon,
that anyone who has ever taken the Lerwick-Aberdeen Ferry, must have 
seen when entering/leaving Lerwick Harbour.
Across Bressay Sound you see South Ness Cemetery.
Light Beacon
White construction, Cro of Ham on Bressay, containing a light beacon, that anyone who has ever taken the Lerwick-Aberdeen Ferry, must have seen when entering/leaving Lerwick Harbour. Across Bressay Sound you see South Ness Cemetery.
Cro of Ham
Cro of Ham
Skerries on east side of Ness of Sound The gently dipping Middle Old Red Sandstone of east Mainland produces skerries with a steep side facing the shore of Ness of Sound, and a slope off into the waters of Brei Wick. This makes them easy for seals to haul out on the seaward side, and slide quickly away from the shore if disturbed, though the ones we saw had chosen a boulder beach a little way north where they seemed better camouflaged. Perhaps the less visible ones remained while ones here had already departed before we got to them ! There certainly seeme to be seal heads popping up all along the shore of Brei Wick, watching the people passing by.

In the distance in this view is Bressay Sound, overlooked by Lerwick on the left (with the prominent coastguard building on the hilltop) and Bressay on the right.
Skerries on east side of Ness of Sound
The gently dipping Middle Old Red Sandstone of east Mainland produces skerries with a steep side facing the shore of Ness of Sound, and a slope off into the waters of Brei Wick. This makes them easy for seals to haul out on the seaward side, and slide quickly away from the shore if disturbed, though the ones we saw had chosen a boulder beach a little way north where they seemed better camouflaged. Perhaps the less visible ones remained while ones here had already departed before we got to them ! There certainly seeme to be seal heads popping up all along the shore of Brei Wick, watching the people passing by. In the distance in this view is Bressay Sound, overlooked by Lerwick on the left (with the prominent coastguard building on the hilltop) and Bressay on the right.
Voe of Sound This is the low western side of Ness of Sound, with no cliffs and a short drop to the bouldery beach overlooking Voe of Sound. Although the Voe is not very wide, and doesn't have much in the way of waves even in the fresh gusty wind, it is clear that it can get a lot rougher. Much of the shoreline vegetation was blackened by dehydration caused by the salt spray which blows over - anything brave enough to stick up above the surrounding grasses seemed badly affected, particularly the nettles.

To the left (west) of Sands of Sound, the green lump is Holm of Sound, behind which are the houses of Sound and Upper Sound (now westerly suburbs of Lerwick).
Voe of Sound
This is the low western side of Ness of Sound, with no cliffs and a short drop to the bouldery beach overlooking Voe of Sound. Although the Voe is not very wide, and doesn't have much in the way of waves even in the fresh gusty wind, it is clear that it can get a lot rougher. Much of the shoreline vegetation was blackened by dehydration caused by the salt spray which blows over - anything brave enough to stick up above the surrounding grasses seemed badly affected, particularly the nettles. To the left (west) of Sands of Sound, the green lump is Holm of Sound, behind which are the houses of Sound and Upper Sound (now westerly suburbs of Lerwick).
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick Lerwick, and the Gilbert Bain Hospital, in the background.
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick
Lerwick, and the Gilbert Bain Hospital, in the background.
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick
Pullar's Loch, Ness of Sound, Lerwick
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Langstane is located at Grid Ref: HU4740 (Lat: 60.149939, Lng: -1.1477144)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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