Islands · Scottish Islands
Hildasay
In or near Hamnavoe.
Hildasay — uninhabited island off the west coast of Mainland, 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
Hildasay is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with coordinates 60.1467 latitude and -1.3597 longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for this remote location. Entry to the island is free.
About
Hildasay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 108 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "uninhabited island off the west coast of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1467°, -1.3597°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hildasay (Scots: Hildasay; Old Norse: Hildisey) (from the Old Norse masculine name Hildir with ey "island"), also known as Hildisay, is an uninhabited island off the west coast of the Shetland Mainland.
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Background
History
Hildasay has been uninhabited since the late nineteenth century, but as late as 1891 had a population of 30. The island's former industries included curing herring and quarrying granite. The remains of a railway line leading from the quarry to the harbour can still be seen.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1467, -1.3597
Sources
- wikidata: Q2731991 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hildasay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hildasaypier.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hildasay?
- Hildasay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Hildasay?
- Hildasay — uninhabited island off the west coast of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hildasay?
- Its coordinates are 60.1467°, -1.3597°.
- Is Hildasay free to visit?
- Yes, Hildasay is free to enter.