Islands · Scottish Islands
Hoy
In or near Scalloway.
Hoy — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Hoy is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1872°, -1.3267°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hoy (Háey, Old Norse for 'high island') is a small island in Weisdale Voe, an arm of the sea in the Shetland islands, Scotland. Nearby are the smaller islets of Hoggs of Hoy and Junk. The Sound of Hoy lies between Hoy and Strom Ness peninsula on the Shetland Mainland. The highest point of the island is 35 metres above sea level.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1872, -1.3267
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q12715544 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hoy, Shetland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Weisdale- Greena, Flotta and Hoy - geograph.org.uk - 2755526.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hoy?
- Hoy is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9LL).
- What is Hoy?
- Hoy — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hoy?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9LL.
- Is Hoy free to visit?
- Yes, Hoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hoy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9LL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.