Islands · Scottish Islands
Balta
In or near Baltasound.
Balta — island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, east of Unst.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Balta is an island located in the Scottish Islands, and there is no nearest railway station or postcode available for access. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Balta is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 80 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, east of Unst". Coordinates: 60.7497°, -0.7911°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balta (Old Norse: "Baltey") is an uninhabited island in Shetland, Scotland.
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Background
History
Historic remains on the island include the ruins of a broch and of a Norse chapel dedicated to Saint Sunniva. There are no census records of more recent inhabitation.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 60.7497, -0.7911
Sources
- wikidata: Q805547 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Balta, Shetland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: South end of the isle of Balta - geograph.org.uk - 1357955.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
fish curing yard
Archaeological sites · 0.0 km
St Sunniva's Chapel remains
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
Geo of the Brough Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Geo of the Brough Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Balta Sound Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
HMS E49
Other places · 1.5 km
Hamar Viking Longhouse
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Hamar
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Huney
Islands · 2.0 km
Upswall Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Keen of Hamar
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Keen of Hamar
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
fish curing yard
fish curing yard — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
St Sunniva's Chapel remains
St Sunniva's Chapel remains — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Geo of the Brough Broch
Geo of the Brough Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Geo of the Brough Broch
Geo of the Brough Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Balta Sound Lighthouse
Balta Sound Lighthouse — lighthouse on the south tip of Balta, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Balta
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Saxa Vord resort
Saxa Vord resort — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Campsite
Gardiesfauld Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Aithbank Camping Böd
Aithbank Camping Böd — a hostel in scotland islands.
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balta?
- Balta is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Balta?
- Balta — island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, east of Unst.
- How do I get to Balta?
- Its coordinates are 60.7497°, -0.7911°.
- Is Balta free to visit?
- Yes, Balta is free to enter.