Islands · Scottish Islands
Fetlar
In or near Uyeasound.
Fetlar — island of 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
Fetlar is located in the Shetland Islands, with the postcode ZE2 9DJ. Entry to the island is free. Please note that there is no nearest railway station, as Fetlar is a remote island.
About
Fetlar is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4,078 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 61 people. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.6000°, -0.8700°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fetlar is one of the North Isles of Shetland, Scotland, with a usually resident population of 61 at the time of the 2011 census and 66 in 2022. Its main settlement is Houbie on the south coast, home to the Fetlar Interpretive Centre. Other settlements include Aith, Funzie, Herra and Tresta. Fetlar is the fourth-largest island of Shetland and has an area of just over 4,000 ha (9,900 acres).
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Background
History
One of the strange features of Fetlar is a huge wall that goes across the island known as the Funzie Girt or Finnigirt Dyke. It is thought to date from the Mesolithic period. So sharp was the division between the two halves of the island that the Norse talked of East and West Isle separately. The Fetlar sheepdog trials take place annually, normally in July. The Fetlar Foy, once very popular with Shetlanders and tourists alike, took place at midsummer on the Links at Tresta where folk were entertained with music, food and drink.
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- Coordinates
- 60.6000, -0.8700
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 61
Sources
- wikidata: Q586660 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fetlar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brough Lodge, Fetlar - geograph.org.uk - 1028553.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Wick of Houbie Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Wick of Houbie Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.9 km
Fetlar Interpretive Centre
Museums · 0.9 km
Haltadans
Stone circles · 1.2 km
Hjaltadans
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Clothin
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Fetlar Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Whilsa Pund
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Wick of Tresta
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Vord Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Hamara Field
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Vord Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Wick of Houbie Broch
Wick of Houbie Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Wick of Houbie Broch
Wick of Houbie Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Fetlar Interpretive Centre
Fetlar Interpretive Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Hjaltadans
Hjaltadans — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Clothin
Clothin — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Fetlar
Places to stay
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Aithbank Camping Böd
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Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Campsite
Gardiesfauld Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Burravoe Pier Trust Campsite
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fetlar?
- Fetlar is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9DJ).
- What is Fetlar?
- Fetlar — island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Fetlar?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9DJ.
- Is Fetlar free to visit?
- Yes, Fetlar is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fetlar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9DJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.