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Shetland - 26 Burra & South Havra
West Burra, East Burra and Trondra are three long narrow islands lying roughly NNE to SSW
off the west side of the Shetland mainland, just south of Scalloway; they are linked to the
mainland and to each other by bridges. Bridge End Outdoor Centre is located next to the old
bridge linking East and West Burra. It is the base for Shetland Canoe Club, and many other
water-based activities. There is direct access to the sheltered water of South Voe via a slipway and
pontoon, which are available to the public. The island of South Havra to the south is sometimes
known as ‘Shetland’s St Kilda’. It was inhabited until 1923 when the remaining inhabitants were
evacuated to Scalloway or Burra.
Tide and weather
Tide is not a major consideration here in good weather, but a south-westerly wind against an ebbing
tide can cause a break at Houss Ness. Westerly or south-westerly swell can make conditions
difficult on the west side of West Burra and particularly around the northwest of South Havra.
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