Flotta
Flotta is an island off the south west of Mainland, Shetland. The name may come from the Old Norse, flatey meaning flat island, and the island's highest point is only ten metres. It is in Weisdale Voe, and is to the south of Greena.
- Islet
- …is also known as “Flotta, Shetland”
- Description: island off the south west of Mainland, Shetland
Places of Interest
Highlights include Greena and Hoy.
Greena
Greena is a small island off the west coast of Mainland, Shetland.
North Havra
Islet
North Havra is a small island off south west Shetland. North Havra is situated 2½ miles south of Flotta.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Haggersta and Huxter.
Burwick
Hamlet
Burwick is a small peninsula north of Scalloway in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Burwick is situated 3½ miles south of Flotta.
Flotta
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Latitude
60.19895° or 60° 11′ 56″ north
Longitude
-1.32372° or 1° 19′ 25″ west
Open location code
9CGW5MXG+HG
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Ukrainian—“Flotta” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Flotta Island”
- Cebuano: “Flotta, Shetland Islands”
- Dutch: “Flotta”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “Flotta i Shetlandsøyane”
- Swedish: “Flotta Island”
- Swedish: “Flotta, Shetlandsöarna”
- Ukrainian: “Флотта”
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Stromness and South Stromness.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Burra holm and Hoggs of Hoy.
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