Ward of Bressay

Ward of Bressay is an island in , . Ward of Bressay is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bressay and Kirkabister Ness Lighthouse.

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The island of is in the just east of Mainland, and is the most accessible island from . It's a peaceful place of lochs and sea caves, arches and migrating birds that is great for hikes, panoramas, historical sites, and wildlife.

Lighthouse
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Bressay Lighthouse is in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, 4 kilometres south-east of . It is located on the island of at Kirkabister Ness overlooking Bressay Sound.

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in the centre of , , is an artillery fort, roughly five sided, with bastions on each of three landward corners, and half-bastions on the corners of the seaward face. is situated 2½ miles northwest of Ward of Bressay.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Lerwick and Sound.

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is the largest town and capital of the , with a population of 6760 in 2022. It's the obvious base for touring Shetland.

Quarter
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Lerwick is the largest town and capital of the , with a population of 6760 in 2022. It's the obvious base for touring Shetland. is situated 3 miles northwest of Ward of Bressay.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3 miles north of Ward of Bressay.

Ward of Bressay

Latitude
60.12996° or 60° 7′ 48″ north
Longitude
-1.09671° or 1° 5′ 48″ west
Elevation
741 feet (226 metres)
Open location code
9CGW4WH3+X8
Geo­Names ID
12541049
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