Whalsay, also known as "The Bonnie Isle", [7] is a peat-covered island in the Shetland Islands. It is situated east of the Shetland Mainland and has an area of 7.6 square miles (20 km 2). The main settlement is Symbister, [8] where the fishing fleet is based.

Visitor information for Whalsay, Shetland Islands including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. Whalsay is an island with a strong fishing heritage and is half-an-hour by ferry from the east coast of Mainland Shetland.

Whalsay is a close-knit fishing community and the home port to some of the biggest trawlers in Europe. People have lived in Whalsay for at least 4,000 years. Traces of former settlement include hilltop burial cairns and prehistoric field boundaries as well as the Neolithic houses of Yoxie and the Beenie Hoose at Pettigarths Field.

2021年8月3日 · The island of Whalsay caters to a variety of tastes whether it be wildlife, hiking, sport, history or a fun place to have a night out. The name Whalsay comes from the Old Norse term ‘Hvalsey’ meaning ‘Whale Island’.

Named by the Vikings as the ‘island of whales’, Whalsay has been known since the 19th century as ‘The Bonnie Isle,’ thanks to its wildflowers, coastal walks and dramatic clifftop scenery. At 393 feet above sea level, the Wart of Clett, the highest point on the island, offers an unbeatable panorama of the east coast of mainland Shetland.

Whalsay lies off the east coast of Shetland's Mainland and is reached by a regular 30 minute ferry link to Laxo, a little east of Voe. The name comes from the Old Norse Whale Island, though for generations of Scottish fishermen it has been better known as The Bonny Isle.

Whalsay is one of the Shetland Islands, 5 miles northeast of the Shetland Mainland, with a population of 1061 in 2011. It makes its living from fishing and crofting, and is seldom visited by tourists though it's easily reached.

The community in Whalsay remains heavily linked to the sea and is the home port to some of the biggest fishing trawlers in Europe. Away from the bustle of the harbour, the island offers easy coastal walking, birds and flowers, great angling, and Britain’s most northerly golf course.

Whalsay with its heritage rooted in fishing, is the centre of this industry in Shetland. Important archaeological sites and a wealth of birds, seals and wild flowers make it a fascinating destination for a day trip or a longer stay.

沃尔赛岛Whalsay（意思是'鲸鱼岛'），是在设得兰群岛东部，位于60°20′N 0°59′W。 长8公里，宽3公里，面积19.70平方公里（7.6平方英里），最高海拔119米（390英尺），人口1,034人（2001年）。