Islands · Scottish Islands
Uyea
Uyea — an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Uyea is a remote island in the Scottish Islands with no railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free.
About
Uyea is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 45 km². Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland". Coordinates: 60.6222°, -1.4189°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Uyea (Scots: Öya in Shetland dialect spelling) is an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland. Uyea lies off the Northmavine peninsula, from where it can be reached by foot at low tide. The island's highest elevation is 70 metres (230 ft) and its area is 45 hectares (0.17 sq mi). There are several natural arches on its rocky coast, as well as challenging rock climbs. Surrounding skerries include Big Nev, Dorra Stack, Little Nev, Out Shuna Stack, Robert Irvine's Skerry, and The Burrier.
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- Coordinates
- 60.6222, -1.4189
Sources
- wikidata: Q7904154 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Uyea, Northmavine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Uyeanorthmavine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uyea?
- Uyea is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Uyea?
- Uyea — an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland.
- How do I get to Uyea?
- Its coordinates are 60.6222°, -1.4189°.
- Is Uyea free to visit?
- Yes, Uyea is free to enter.