Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Ulsta
In or near Burravoe.
Bay of Ulsta — a natural feature in scotland islands.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bay of Ulsta is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
The Bay of Ulsta is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged coastline and scenic views. The bay is part of a wider landscape that features dramatic cliffs and diverse marine life, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers. The area's natural beauty offers opportunities for walking and exploration along the shore.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5000, -1.1500
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635187 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Ulsta?
- Bay of Ulsta is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9BD).
- What is Bay of Ulsta?
- Bay of Ulsta — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bay of Ulsta?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9BD.
- How do I get to Bay of Ulsta?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9BD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.