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Little Roe
In or near Burravoe.
Little Roe — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Little Roe is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.4982°, -1.2682°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Little Roe is an island in Yell Sound in the Shetland Islands
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The island's name is Norse in origin, from , meaning "small red island" in contradistinction to Muckle Roe, which is not nearby, but in St Magnus Bay. In 1841, eleven people lived here, all in the same house. A light beacon has been built on the island.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 60.4982, -1.2682
- Address
- Yell Sound, Shetland Islands
Sources
- wikidata: Q3256721 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Roe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Roe - geograph.org.uk - 1519945.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Roe?
- Little Roe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Little Roe?
- Little Roe — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Little Roe?
- Its coordinates are 60.4982°, -1.2682°.
- Is Little Roe free to visit?
- Yes, Little Roe is free to enter.