Heylor

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Heylor

Ronas Voe A long inlet on the north-west of Shetland Mainland. It reminds me a bit of Killary Harbour in Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. — Ronas Voe Credit: David Purchase

Heylor is a small coastal village located on the west coast of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated on the mainland, it is nestled between the larger towns of Scalloway and Walls. The village is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and breathtaking sea views.

With a population of around 100 residents, Heylor exudes a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quiet and laid-back lifestyle. The village is characterized by charming traditional houses, often painted in vibrant colors, which add to its unique charm.

Being close to the coast, Heylor offers a range of outdoor recreational activities. Fishing is particularly popular, with locals and visitors often seen casting their lines from the rocky shores or venturing out on boats. The area is also a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of seabirds and wading birds frequenting the nearby cliffs and shores.

Despite its small size, Heylor benefits from a strong sense of community. The village has a community hall that serves as a gathering place for events and social activities, allowing neighbors to come together and foster connections. The residents take pride in their village and work together to maintain its beauty and preserve its heritage.

Heylor's location provides easy access to other attractions on the mainland, such as the historic Scalloway Castle and the stunning beaches of West Burra. Overall, Heylor offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and those seeking a close-knit community in a picturesque coastal setting.

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Heylor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.50976/-1.4669454 or Grid Reference HU2980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ronas Voe

A long inlet on the north-west of Shetland Mainland. It reminds me a bit of Killary Harbour in Galway, on the west coast of Ireland.

David Purchase

Ronas Voe

Looking down from the end of the road that passes along the south west side of the voe, looking out to sea.

Stephen McKay

Ronas Voe

Seen from the end of the road on the south west side, Ronas Voe is Shetland's longest sea loch.

Stephen McKay

The Trip, Ronas Voe

Mike Pennington

Waterfalls at the Brough, Ronas Voe, from Heylor

Mike Pennington

The Blade and Ronas Hill

Mike Pennington

Ronas Voe

David Purchase

Ronas Voe

One of the longest sea lochs in Shetland.

David Purchase

Blueshell Mussels Limited's Ronas Voe fishery

Acquired from Aqua Farm Ltd. in 2007.

Jo and Steve Turner

Pier at the Blade, Ronas Voe

Robert Sandison

Heylor - derelict herring processing station

Wooden sheds once stood on either side of the chimney stack on the left of the picture - to accommodate the 'herring girls' who worked in teams of three: two gutting and one packing the herring, paid by the barrel.

Dave Napier

Crookna Water

Crookna Water is a shallow and rather sterile looking loch with Ronas Hill rising into the mist behind it. There is a lot of fine peat silt in the loch from the erosion on the slopes of the White Grunnafirth.

David Nicolson

Crookna Water brig

An old cart brig across the outflow burn.

David Nicolson

Derelict croft house

On the shores of Ronas Voe at Heylor the remains of a crofter's home.

Liz Gray

Mid Summer at Abram's Ward

After summiting on nearby Ronas Hill for midnight at mid summer it was such a glorious evening I took a walk over to this cairn arriving at 0110. It only became necessary to use a torch to read the map and get a compass bearing around the hillside to Collafirth Hill where I had parked my motorbike. I was told this has been the best midsummer evening in over 20 years. What a way to spend an evening.

Liz Gray