Islands · Scottish Islands
Nista
In or near Symbister.
Nista — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Nista is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.3683°, -0.8960°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nista is a small islet of the Shetland Islands of Scotland, situated roughly 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) east off the coast of Whalsay. It lies to the north of Mooa. The Trota Stack lies just off the north side of the islet. The highest point of the islet is 63 feet (19 m).
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- Coordinates
- 60.3683, -0.8960
Sources
- wikidata: Q15262402 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nista (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nista - geograph.org.uk - 1600939.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Mooa
Islands · 0.5 km

Isbister Holm
Islands · 1.3 km

Whalsay Airport
Islands · 2.0 km

Inner Holm of Skaw
Islands · 2.3 km

Standing Stones of Yoxie
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km

Benie Hoose
Hill forts · 2.4 km

Outer Holm of Skaw
Islands · 2.4 km

Pettigarths Field Cairns
Hill forts · 2.5 km

Gamla Vord
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km

East Linga
Islands · 3.0 km

West Loch of Skaw
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km

Isbister
Reservoirs & lochs · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nista?
- Nista is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Nista?
- Nista — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Nista?
- Its coordinates are 60.3683°, -0.8960°.
- Is Nista free to visit?
- Yes, Nista is free to enter.