Muckle Head (Balta)

Muckle Head (Balta) is an island in , . Muckle Head (Balta) is situated near the locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Balta Sound Lighthouse and Unst Bus Shelter.

Lighthouse
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The , also known as Bobby's Bus… is situated 2 miles northwest of Muckle Head (Balta).

Aerodrome
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
also called Baltasound Airport… is situated 2½ miles west of Muckle Head (Balta).

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hamar and Baltasound.

Locality
Photo: Helspence, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a locality.

Village
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is the largest settlement on the island of in , Scotland. is situated 2½ miles west of Muckle Head (Balta).

Hamlet
Photo: Mike Pennington, CC BY-SA 2.0.
or Harold's Wick, is on , Shetland… is situated 3 miles northwest of Muckle Head (Balta).

Muckle Head (Balta)

Latitude
60.7504° or 60° 45′ 1″ north
Longitude
-0.78585° or 0° 47′ 9″ west
Elevation
144 feet (44 metres)
Open location code
9CGXQ627+5M
Geo­Names ID
12540965
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Ordale and Clibberswick.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Balta Sound and The Nev.

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