Freefield

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Freefield

West Burra: overlooking Bridge End A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below. — West Burra: overlooking Bridge End Credit: Chris Downer

Freefield is a small settlement located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is situated on the mainland of Shetland, approximately 3 miles northeast of Lerwick, the capital town of the islands. The name "Freefield" is derived from the Old Norse word "Frjófjardar," meaning "Freya's fjord."

With its picturesque surroundings, Freefield offers stunning views of the North Sea and the rugged Shetland landscape. The area is characterized by rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and lush green fields, providing a beautiful backdrop for residents and visitors alike.

The settlement itself is mainly residential, consisting of a mix of traditional and modern houses. It is a close-knit community, with a small population that enjoys a peaceful and quiet way of life. Freefield is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it an inviting place to live or visit.

Despite its tranquil setting, Freefield is conveniently located near amenities and services. The nearby town of Lerwick offers a range of facilities, including shops, restaurants, schools, and healthcare services. Additionally, there are several transportation options available, with regular bus services connecting Freefield to Lerwick and other parts of the island.

For nature enthusiasts, Freefield is an ideal base for exploring the natural wonders of the Shetland Islands. The area boasts an abundance of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and otters, as well as numerous walking and hiking trails that showcase the island's rugged beauty.

Overall, Freefield is a charming and scenic settlement, offering a peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful coastal location.

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Freefield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.080438/-1.3356824 or Grid Reference HU3733. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Burra: overlooking Bridge End

A fine view past the war memorial and down South Voe, the marina nestling below.

Chris Downer

East Burra: the Baptist church

Looking across the dip between the two Burras towards this small church on East Burra.

Chris Downer

East Burra: view along Lang Sound

Looking north along the channel separating East Burra from West. In the distance is the bridge linking the Burras with Trondra en route to the mainland.

Chris Downer

East Burra: Houss from West Burra

Looking across South Voe towards the scattered dwellings of Houss with the mighty slopes of Shetland's south mainland on the far side of Clift Sound beyond.

Chris Downer

Houss: a house with a dramatic backdrop

Looking across to a Houss house, as it were, from West Burra. I haven't been able to exactly locate the house on the map but it's somewhere hereabouts. In the background, a couple of vessels, below the cliffs of the Clift Hills, are catching a very rare bit of sun today - the rarity of the fine weather hinted at by the low mist towards the top of the hills.

Chris Downer

Boats at The Taing

The boats seen here are moored at a yard on the east coast of the Voe of North House, on the small peninsula called The Taing on East Burra. East Burra is a very narrow island (as is West Burra) that is linked to Mainland Shetland via bridges to Trondra and West Burra. The bridge between West and East Burra is a simple stone arch bridge in Bridge End.

Rob Farrow

The Taing and Voe of North House

The Taing is a small promontory of East Burra island into Clift Sound, with the Voe of North House on the right. The little stream entering the Voe at this point is a drain from the small Loch of Houss a few hundred yards to the north. A closer view of the end of the Taing can be seen here HU3831 : Boats at The Taing and of the cottages on the left of the image, here HU3831 : Cottages on The Taing

Rob Farrow

Cottages on The Taing

A cluster of current and former dwellings at the northern end of The Taing, a small promontory of East Burra island. The Clift Hills of Mainland Shetland rise up behind them as a quite dramatic backdrop.

Rob Farrow

West Burra: war memorial

The war memorial at Bridge End stands at a fantastic viewpoint as we look beyond it down South Voe, separating East Burra (left) from West Burra.

Chris Downer

West Burra: postbox № ZE2 14, Bridge End

This small postbox serves the southern villages of West Burra, as well as East Burra, and is emptied each weekday and Saturday morning at half past seven.

Chris Downer

West Burra: the marina

Looking down on the marina, which is at the head of South Voe which separates the island of West Burra from East Burra (background).

Chris Downer

East Burra: view down South Voe

Looking down South Voe, the long inlet separating the islands of East Burra and West Burra.

Chris Downer

West Burra: Toogs from across Lang Sound

Looking across Lang Sound from the island of East Burra, towards the hamlet of Toogs on West Burra.

Chris Downer

East Burra: Clift Sound view

Looking along Clift Sound from East Hogaland, with the Clift Hills, on the western side of mainland Shetland, shrouded in a mist that clung on throughout the day.

Chris Downer

East Burra: across Voe of North House

Looking across this small bay, towards a house with coastal outlooks both front and back - Clift Sound is beyond, with the Clift Hills on the Shetland mainland rising into the mist.

Chris Downer

East Burra: New Grunasound and Lang Sound

The house at New Grunasound, extreme left, stands by the edge of Lang Sound, which separates the islands of East and West Burra.

Chris Downer

West Burra: postbox № ZE2 8, Southerhouse

A small postbox serving the Southerhouse hamlet, emptied on weekdays and Saturdays at 7:30am. The backdrop is the Clift Hills, on the western edge of the Shetland mainland, rising into the mist.

Chris Downer