Islands · Scottish Islands
Bressay
In or near Lerwick.
Bressay — populated island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bressay is an island in the Shetland Islands, accessible via postcode ZE2 9ES. Entry to the island is free. There are no railway stations on the island.
About
Bressay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 28 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 368 people. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "populated island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1500°, -1.0833°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Bressay is a populated island in the Shetland archipelago of Scotland.
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Background
History
The name of the island may have been recorded in 1263 as 'Breiðoy' (Old Norse "broad island"). In a 1490 document the island is referred to as "Brwsøy" – "Brusi's island" which name may indicate it was the 11th century base for Earl of Orkney Brusi Sigurdsson. This possibility is supported by a later reference to his son Rögnvald as "Lord of the Shetlanders" and Thompson (2008) is in "no doubt " that Shetland specifically was in Brusi's possession during his joint earldom with his brothers. The Bressay Stone is an outstanding example of Pictish art. The slender sides are engraved with ogham, and the two faces with various examples of knotwork, and imagery. The top of each face has a cross.…
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- Coordinates
- 60.1500, -1.0833
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 368
Sources
- wikidata: Q565640 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bressay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bressay Lighthouse a.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ander Hill
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Cullingsburgh
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Bressay Kirk
Historic churches · 1.7 km
St. Mary's Church and churchyard
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Broch of Cullingsburgh
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Noss Sound, Bressay
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Voe of Cullingsburgh
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.9 km
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Hill of Setter
Hill of Setter — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 90 m.
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West Hill
West Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 150 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Ander Hill
Ander Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 144 m.
📷 5📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Cullingsburgh
Cullingsburgh — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Bressay
Places to stay
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Islesburgh House Hostel
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Scalloway Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
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Cunningsburgh Touring Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bressay?
- Bressay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9ES).
- What is Bressay?
- Bressay — populated island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bressay?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9ES.
- Is Bressay free to visit?
- Yes, Bressay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bressay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9ES. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.