Billister

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Billister

Coastal inlet Top of the coastal inlet — Coastal inlet Credit: Mat Tuck

Billister is a small settlement located on the island of Shetland, in Scotland. It is situated in the southwestern part of the mainland, approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland.

With a population of around 100 residents, Billister is a tight-knit community known for its picturesque landscapes and peaceful way of life. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and offers stunning views of the North Sea. Its remote location and natural beauty make it an attractive destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquility.

Despite its small size, Billister benefits from its proximity to Lerwick, where residents can access a wider range of amenities, including schools, shops, and healthcare services. The village itself has limited facilities, with a small local store providing essential goods. The primary means of transportation in Billister is by car, as the settlement is not directly served by public transport.

The area surrounding Billister is rich in archaeological and historical sites, with ruins of ancient settlements and standing stones scattered throughout the landscape. Additionally, the village is within easy reach of scenic coastal paths and pristine beaches, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and fishing.

Billister offers a quiet and close-knit community experience, embraced by the natural beauty of Shetland's rugged terrain and coastal charm.

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Billister Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.324167/-1.1332022 or Grid Reference HU4760. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Coastal inlet

Top of the coastal inlet

Mat Tuck

The Vadill, Billister, at high tide

Vadill means a place that can be waded across, but the tide is in.

Mike Pennington

House between Billister and Laxfirth

Overlooking the head of the Vadill.

Mike Pennington

Head of the Vadill, Billister

The pink plant on the left is a garden escape, Sweet Rocket.

Mike Pennington

North Nesting Public Hall. Laxfirth

Mike Pennington

Quoys pier

Pier at Quoys

Mat Tuck

Quoys pier

A small piece of land by Quoys Pier. There is a picnic bench and space to pull up several cars, making a useful wild camping spot.

Mat Tuck

The head of Dury Voe, North Nesting, at high tide

Mike Pennington

High tide at the head of Dury Voe, North Nesting

Mike Pennington

Billister: the pier

A tiny harbour on Lax Firth, an inlet from the much larger Dury Voe, which is in the background.

Chris Downer

Billister: old Zetland County Council stone

This small slab of stone is almost hidden in the long grass opposite the pier (see HU4760 : Billister: the pier) and is inscribed with the Zetland County Council emblem with the name Billister Pier below. Zetland County Council is the predecessor (1974) to the present-day Shetland Islands Council.

Chris Downer

Billister: the telephone box

Looking down the lane towards Billister pier, with a red telephone box on the right. The box also acts as the repository for post for the wheelchair-bound lady, who lives in the cottage, as I discovered when I found a letter (visible on the shelf) inside the box. I knocked on the door and she cheerfully told me that her home help or other visitors checked the box before coming in.

Chris Downer

Billister, North Nesting

Three houses of different ages, possibly even built in different centuries.

Mike Pennington

Billister pier, North Nesting

Formerly the route to Whalsay.

Mike Pennington

Ruined crofthouse beside Lax Firth, North Nesting

Mike Pennington

House at Billister, North Nesting

The Bight of Bellister is beyond. Billister may be an OS typo, given that the Bight is called Bellister and this name is also used on larger scale OS maps, although the roadsign says Billister.

Mike Pennington