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Boat Hellia

Island in Shetland

Scotland

Boat Hellia

The Whalsay ferry, MV Linga, leaving Symbister pier Bound for Laxo on Shetland Mainland.
The Whalsay ferry, MV Linga, leaving Symbister pier Credit: David Purchase

Boat Hellia is a small island located in Shetland, an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland. With its breathtaking natural beauty and rich history, Boat Hellia attracts visitors from all around the world.

The island is known for its picturesque landscapes, featuring rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, and rolling green hills. The surrounding waters are teeming with marine life, making it a haven for birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and fishermen alike. The island’s diverse ecosystems provide a habitat for various species of birds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

Boat Hellia is also steeped in history, with traces of human habitation dating back thousands of years. The island is home to several archaeological sites, including ancient burial grounds and Iron Age settlements. Visitors can explore these sites and gain insight into the island’s past.

Despite its small size, Boat Hellia offers a range of recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking along the island’s coastal paths, where they will be rewarded with stunning views of the surrounding sea and neighboring islands. The surrounding waters provide opportunities for boating, kayaking, and diving, allowing visitors to experience the island from a different perspective.

Accommodation options on Boat Hellia are limited, with a few self-catering cottages available for those seeking a peaceful retreat. However, the island’s proximity to mainland Shetland allows visitors to easily access additional amenities and accommodations.

Whether for its natural beauty or historical significance, Boat Hellia offers a unique and captivating experience for those who venture to this remote Scottish island.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.332406/-1.021384 or Grid Reference HU5461. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Whalsay ferry, MV Linga, leaving Symbister pier Bound for Laxo on Shetland Mainland.
The Whalsay ferry, MV Linga, leaving Symbister pier
Bound for Laxo on Shetland Mainland.
Southern Whalsay Looking from near the summit of Ward of Clett across to the uninhabited islet of East Linga in the distance.
Southern Whalsay
Looking from near the summit of Ward of Clett across to the uninhabited islet of East Linga in the distance.
The summit of Ward of Clett, Whalsay Well, this is what everyone would think is the summit. But the purists maintain that the true highest point is a little way to the north-east, at HU55046148.
The summit of Ward of Clett, Whalsay
Well, this is what everyone would think is the summit. But the purists maintain that the true highest point is a little way to the north-east, at HU55046148.
Descending to Clate On the way down from Ward of Clett, the highest point on Whalsay.
Descending to Clate
On the way down from Ward of Clett, the highest point on Whalsay.
Loch of Huxter, Whalsay One of four lochs on Whalsay of similar size. I would estimate that this is the largest.
Loch of Huxter, Whalsay
One of four lochs on Whalsay of similar size. I would estimate that this is the largest.
A field at Marrister, Whalsay Daisies in profusion.
A field at Marrister, Whalsay
Daisies in profusion.
North Voe, Symbister, Whalsay Is there a South Voe? Not on the map, but I could well imagine that the harbour where the ferry from Mainland comes in has this name.
North Voe, Symbister, Whalsay
Is there a South Voe? Not on the map, but I could well imagine that the harbour where the ferry from Mainland comes in has this name.
Otter House An Otter House, Point of Gruid, Symbister Ness, Whalsay.
Otter House
An Otter House, Point of Gruid, Symbister Ness, Whalsay.
A Cottage A Cottage at the turning space, Clate, Whalsay
A Cottage
A Cottage at the turning space, Clate, Whalsay
Rocks and Old Iron, Loch of Huxter A beautiful small loch near Symbister. The thing on the rock looks like part of an old stove.
Rocks and Old Iron, Loch of Huxter
A beautiful small loch near Symbister. The thing on the rock looks like part of an old stove.
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Whalsay Leisure Centre
View at Symbister The eastern part of Symbister. Sodom, according to the map.
View at Symbister
The eastern part of Symbister. Sodom, according to the map.
Pier House Museum, Symbister Whalsay's most photographed building. The museum details Shetland's connections with the Hanseatic League, from a time when trade links with Europe didn't generate so much hot air. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_House_Museum" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pier_House_Museum">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pier House Museum, Symbister
Whalsay's most photographed building. The museum details Shetland's connections with the Hanseatic League, from a time when trade links with Europe didn't generate so much hot air. LinkExternal link
Fishing Boats, Symbister
Fishing Boats, Symbister
Symbister House A mansion built in 1823 for the owners of Whalsay, the Bruce family. According to this article <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbister_House" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbister_House">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> they were an obnoxious bunch. The house is now used by Whalsay secondary school.
Symbister House
A mansion built in 1823 for the owners of Whalsay, the Bruce family. According to this article LinkExternal link they were an obnoxious bunch. The house is now used by Whalsay secondary school.
Small Boat Harbour, Symbister In a corner of the main harbour is an inner haven for small craft.
Small Boat Harbour, Symbister
In a corner of the main harbour is an inner haven for small craft.
The Next Hut Along I am standing beside the historic and much photographed Pier House Museum looking towards a similar location just a short distance away which also features a building on a small stone pier. The scene is somewhat less picturesque.
The Next Hut Along
I am standing beside the historic and much photographed Pier House Museum looking towards a similar location just a short distance away which also features a building on a small stone pier. The scene is somewhat less picturesque.
Pier House Museum, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland The Pier House was formerly a trading post for the Hanseatic League
Pier House Museum, Symbister, Whalsay, Shetland
The Pier House was formerly a trading post for the Hanseatic League
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Boat Hellia is located at Grid Ref: HU5461 (Lat: 60.332406, Lng: -1.021384)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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