Vaila is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PA).

How do I get to Vaila?

Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PA.

How do I get to Vaila?

Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.

Islands · Scottish Islands

Vaila

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Vaila — island in 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

Vaila is located in the Shetland Islands, with the postcode ZE2 9PA. Entry to the island is free. There is no nearest railway station, and access may require alternative means of transport.

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Vaila is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 327 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 2 people. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.2000°, -1.5833°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Vaila (Old Norse: "Valey") is an island in Shetland, Scotland, lying south of the Westland peninsula of the Shetland Mainland. It has an area of 327 hectares (810 acres), and is 95 metres (312 ft) at its highest point. Vaila is home to an organic sheep farm and is also known for its mountain hares. From 1993, the island was owned by Richard Rowland and his wife, Dorota Rychli. The couple sold it to an undisclosed buyer in 2023.

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Background

History

The island has been inhabited for thousands of years, and Neolithic and Bronze Age remains have been found there. In 1490, the Ciske family's estates were divided and Vaila and Foula became the property of Alv Knutsson. However, the Ciskes were Norwegian, and as Scotland had annexed Shetland a few decades before, there were confusing and conflicting claims of ownership. </blockquote> In 1837, Arthur Anderson, the co-founder of P&O, chose the island as the base for his Shetland Fishery Company. This helped end landlords' dominance of the Shetland fishing industry. The journalist John Sands lived on Vaila for a while during the late 19th century. Vaila Hall, was built in the 1890s, by Herbert…

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Coordinates: 60.2000, -1.5833
District: Shetland Islands
Postcode: ZE2 9PA
Parliamentary constituency: Orkney and Shetland
Population: 2

Sources

wikidata: Q1600805 (CC0)
wikipedia: Vaila (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Muckle Flaes and Vaila from Culswick.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vaila?: Vaila is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PA).
What is Vaila?: Vaila — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Vaila?: Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PA.
Is Vaila free to visit?: Yes, Vaila is free to enter.
How do I get to Vaila?: Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.