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Vementry
In or near Brae.
Vementry — an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Vementry is an island in the Scottish Islands, and there is no nearest railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Vementry is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 370 km². Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe". Coordinates: 60.3294°, -1.4631°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Vementry (Old Norse: "Vemunðarey") is an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
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Background
Description
The island is known for its well-preserved chambered cairn. The well-preserved remains of a Neolithic heel-shaped cairn about 10 m in diameter and rising to over 1.5 m in height. Also on the island are two 6-inch QF Mk I First World War gun emplacements which overlook the narrow entrance into the former naval anchorage of Busta Voe on Swarbacks Head, a cliff standing around 49 m above sea level. These guns were removed from , an Edgar-class cruiser which was acting as a depot ship for 10th Cruiser Squadron. They were manned by a mixed crew of RN sailors and Royal Marines. The guns are mounted en barbette on concrete platforms with a 0.45 m concrete parapet and gun shield to provide…
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- Coordinates
- 60.3294, -1.4631
Sources
- wikidata: Q3192009 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Vementry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Vementry.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Brindister Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Vementry
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vementry?
- Vementry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Vementry?
- Vementry — an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
- How do I get to Vementry?
- Its coordinates are 60.3294°, -1.4631°.
- Is Vementry free to visit?
- Yes, Vementry is free to enter.