Pelagic Boats Whalsay

Whalsay is the sixth largest of the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. Whalsay, also known as "The Bonnie Isle", 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. The main settlement is Symbister, where the fishing fleet is based. The fleet is composed of both pelagiā€¦
Whalsay is the sixth largest of the Shetland Islands in the north of Scotland. Whalsay, also known as "The Bonnie Isle", 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. The main settlement is Symbister, where the fishing fleet is based. The fleet is composed of both pelagic and demersal vessels. Other main settlements include Clate, Isbister, Sandwick, Saltness, Huxter, Challister, Marrister, North Park and furthest north is Skaw.
  • Population: 1,061
  • Old Norse name: Hvalsøy
  • Meaning of name: whale island
  • OS grid reference: HU560638
  • Island group: Shetland
  • Area: 1,970 hectares (7.6 sq mi)
  • Area rank: 36
Data from: en.wikipedia.org