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Bressay

Island in Shetland

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Bressay

The lane to Setter, Bressay Running across the slopes of the Hill of Setter.
The lane to Setter, Bressay Credit: David Purchase

Bressay is a small island located off the east coast of mainland Shetland, Scotland. It is the fifth largest island in the Shetland archipelago, covering an area of approximately 11 square miles. Bressay is known for its rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs, and beautiful sandy beaches.

The island is home to a population of around 360 residents, with most living in the main settlement of Bressay village. The village has a primary school, a church, and a shop, providing essential services for the local community. Bressay is also accessible by ferry from the town of Lerwick, making it a popular destination for tourists looking to explore the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands.

Bressay offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, birdwatching, and fishing. The island is a haven for wildlife, with colonies of seabirds such as puffins and razorbills nesting along the cliffs. Bressay is also home to a variety of plant species, including rare orchids and wildflowers.

Overall, Bressay is a tranquil and picturesque island, offering visitors a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Shetland Islands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.144379/-1.0972755 or Grid Reference HU5040. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The lane to Setter, Bressay Running across the slopes of the Hill of Setter.
The lane to Setter, Bressay
Running across the slopes of the Hill of Setter.
The summit of the Hill of Setter, Bressay With the remains of a World War II anti-aircraft battery.
The summit of the Hill of Setter, Bressay
With the remains of a World War II anti-aircraft battery.
The lane to Pettifirth, Bressay Ward of Bressay, the highest point on the island, is in the background.
The lane to Pettifirth, Bressay
Ward of Bressay, the highest point on the island, is in the background.
Ward of Bressay in evening light Taken from the Aberdeen ferry in Bressay Sound.
Ward of Bressay in evening light
Taken from the Aberdeen ferry in Bressay Sound.
The Ward of Bressay The Ward of Bressay is the highest point on the island, and is easily accessible by the track seen to the right.
The Ward of Bressay
The Ward of Bressay is the highest point on the island, and is easily accessible by the track seen to the right.
A Clapper Bridge Loch of Grimsetter & the Clapper Bridge across Mill Burn, Bressay.
A Clapper Bridge
Loch of Grimsetter & the Clapper Bridge across Mill Burn, Bressay.
Masts on Bressay Ward, Bressay Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick.
Masts on Bressay Ward, Bressay
Taken from the Marco Polo cruise ship on the way out of Lerwick.
Ordnance Survey Trig Point on Bressay, Shetland An Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Bressay Ward with a view over Lerwick and the Bressay Sound.
Ordnance Survey Trig Point on Bressay, Shetland
An Ordnance Survey triangulation pillar on Bressay Ward with a view over Lerwick and the Bressay Sound.
Bressay: Ward of Bressay mast hidden in the mist Looking across Bressay Sound from Lerwick, we see the top portion of the radio mast but not the bulk of it between there and the ground!
Bressay: Ward of Bressay mast hidden in the mist
Looking across Bressay Sound from Lerwick, we see the top portion of the radio mast but not the bulk of it between there and the ground!
Summit of the Ward of Bressay The tower is the main TV transmitter for Shetland.
Summit of the Ward of Bressay
The tower is the main TV transmitter for Shetland.
Ward of Bressay From the south mouth of Lerwick harbour.
Ward of Bressay
From the south mouth of Lerwick harbour.
Gorie Croft Croft above the Loch of Grimsetter, Bressay.
Gorie Croft
Croft above the Loch of Grimsetter, Bressay.
Ward of Bressay Bagged with Tricky Speirs straight off the 8 am ferry. Name: Ward of Bressay Hill number: 1537 Height: 226m / 741ft Area:22: Shetland Islands Class:Ma Grid ref: HU 50283 38709 Summit feature:trig point Drop: 226m Col: Sea
Ward of Bressay
Bagged with Tricky Speirs straight off the 8 am ferry. Name: Ward of Bressay Hill number: 1537 Height: 226m / 741ft Area:22: Shetland Islands Class:Ma Grid ref: HU 50283 38709 Summit feature:trig point Drop: 226m Col: Sea
Heading towards Ward of Bressay Walking up the access track to the Marilyn summit of Ward of Bressay.
Heading towards Ward of Bressay
Walking up the access track to the Marilyn summit of Ward of Bressay.
Ward of Bressay Alternative Summit A possible higher point is found inside the communication fence but is likely to be built up with rubble. View towards Noss.
Ward of Bressay Alternative Summit
A possible higher point is found inside the communication fence but is likely to be built up with rubble. View towards Noss.
Ward of Bressay The road to the masts at the summit.
Ward of Bressay
The road to the masts at the summit.
Virda Dale Bog on Ward of Bressay.
Virda Dale
Bog on Ward of Bressay.
Masts, Ward of Bressay The collection of buildinsg and masts at the top of the hill.
Masts, Ward of Bressay
The collection of buildinsg and masts at the top of the hill.
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Bressay is located at Grid Ref: HU5040 (Lat: 60.144379, Lng: -1.0972755)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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