Islands · Scottish Islands
East Burra
In or near Hamnavoe.
East Burra — one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
East Burra is located in the Shetland Islands, with the postcode ZE2 9JT. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station due to its remote location.
About
East Burra is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 515 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 76 people. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland". Coordinates: 60.0889°, -1.3017°.
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From the Wikipedia article
East Burra (Old Norse: Barrey) is one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. It is connected by a bridge to West Burra. With an area of 515 hectares (1,273 acres) it is the twelfth largest of the Shetland Islands. East Burra has a much smaller population than West Burra and no substantial settlement; rather, there are a few hamlets and a scattering of individual croft houses. It is known for its Neolithic remains including a burnt mound, and for sea caves. The roofless, plain, Old Haa (manor or laird's house) of Houss is a prominent feature. From Houss, it is possible to walk the two kilometres or so across Houss Ness to the cliffs at the southern end of the island. From there, the island of South Havra, nowadays home only to sheep and seabirds, can be clearly seen. East Burra is linked to the Shetland Mainland via West Burra and Trondra by a series of bridges.
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- Coordinates
- 60.0889, -1.3017
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 76
Sources
- wikidata: Q1277762 (CC0)
- wikipedia: East Burra (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: View from south end of East Burra Shetland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Burra?
- East Burra is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JT).
- What is East Burra?
- East Burra — one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
- How do I get to East Burra?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JT.
- Is East Burra free to visit?
- Yes, East Burra is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Burra?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.