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Colvister

Settlement in Shetland

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Colvister

Loch of Colvister The house at Colvister in the background.
Loch of Colvister Credit: Mike Pennington

Colvister is a small village located on the remote west coast of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. Situated on the mainland, it is known for its stunning coastal scenery and tranquil atmosphere. With a population of around 30 residents, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community for those seeking a quiet and picturesque lifestyle.

The village is surrounded by rolling hills and cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the North Sea. Its rugged coastline is dotted with sandy beaches and rocky coves, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is also rich in wildlife, with seabird colonies, seals, and occasionally even dolphins spotted in the surrounding waters.

Despite its remote location, Colvister is within easy reach of amenities. The nearby town of Walls, which is approximately 6 miles away, offers a range of services including a primary school, shops, and a post office. The village itself boasts a small community hall, which serves as a social hub for local gatherings and events.

Colvister is well-connected to the rest of the Shetland Islands by road, with regular bus services available. The nearest airport, Sumburgh Airport, is approximately 40 miles away, providing connections to mainland Scotland and beyond.

For those seeking a peaceful and idyllic coastal lifestyle, Colvister offers a charming and unspoiled village setting amidst the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Colvister Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.653334/-1.058388 or Grid Reference HU5197. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loch of Colvister The house at Colvister in the background.
Loch of Colvister
The house at Colvister in the background.
Trona Dale, Colvister
Trona Dale, Colvister
Loch of Colvister
Loch of Colvister
Hill of Bixsetter, east of Sellafirth
Hill of Bixsetter, east of Sellafirth
Sellafirth: telephone box A traditional red phone box, still in working order although as is often the case these days it no longer accepts coins, just off the main road.
Sellafirth: telephone box
A traditional red phone box, still in working order although as is often the case these days it no longer accepts coins, just off the main road.
Sellafirth: postbox № ZE2 87 This postbox stands at a junction of the A968 and is emptied at 9:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. In the background is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2647764">HU5297 : Sellafirth: telephone box</a>, just down the side road, despite the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps suggesting it is on the corner with the postbox.
Sellafirth: postbox № ZE2 87
This postbox stands at a junction of the A968 and is emptied at 9:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. In the background is HU5297 : Sellafirth: telephone box, just down the side road, despite the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps suggesting it is on the corner with the postbox.
Basta Voe from Colvister Looking east towards the sun poking through clouds (more than two hours after sunrise despite the appearance). There are mussel lines in Basta Voe. In the background is the north end of Hascosay on the far right, with Fetlar beyond that.
Basta Voe from Colvister
Looking east towards the sun poking through clouds (more than two hours after sunrise despite the appearance). There are mussel lines in Basta Voe. In the background is the north end of Hascosay on the far right, with Fetlar beyond that.
Basta Voe from south of Colvister Mussel lines in the voe in the foreground, and Burra Ness and some of the islands noth of Fetlar in the distance.
Basta Voe from south of Colvister
Mussel lines in the voe in the foreground, and Burra Ness and some of the islands noth of Fetlar in the distance.
Colvister beside Basta Voe
Colvister beside Basta Voe
Basta Voe pier
Basta Voe pier
North Ayre of Cunnister Mussel ropes in Basta Voe in the foreground.
North Ayre of Cunnister
Mussel ropes in Basta Voe in the foreground.
The tin kirk at the head of Basta Voe
The tin kirk at the head of Basta Voe
Sunshine and Clouds, Sellafirth
Sunshine and Clouds, Sellafirth
Road to Nowhere This is the start of the old route from Sellafirth to Cullivoe. It looks ok so far, but just round the corner it ends at a demolished bridge. The building, the Tin Kirk, is featured in several other Geographs.
Road to Nowhere
This is the start of the old route from Sellafirth to Cullivoe. It looks ok so far, but just round the corner it ends at a demolished bridge. The building, the Tin Kirk, is featured in several other Geographs.
The Hill of Dalsetter The plastic sacks probably contain cut peat.
The Hill of Dalsetter
The plastic sacks probably contain cut peat.
A968 at Sellafirth
A968 at Sellafirth
Near the top of Basta Voe This large inlet is narrowing down to is final few hundred metres.
Near the top of Basta Voe
This large inlet is narrowing down to is final few hundred metres.
The Main Road at Colvister The A968 about to cross the South Burn of Colvister.
The Main Road at Colvister
The A968 about to cross the South Burn of Colvister.
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Colvister is located at Grid Ref: HU5197 (Lat: 60.653334, Lng: -1.058388)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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