
Whalsay - Wikipedia
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).
Whalsay Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More
Whalsay is an island with a strong fishing heritage and is half-an-hour by ferry from the east coast of Mainland Shetland. Whalsay's history is rooted in fishing, which is a multi-million pound …
Whalsay - Shetland.org
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 …
Whalsay - Discover the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
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 …
An insider's guide to Whalsay - Shetland.org
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 …
Whalsay Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
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 …
Whalsay – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
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 …
Whalsay - Scottish Islands Passport
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 …
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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 …
Whalsay - Shetland Heritage
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 …