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Brother Isle
Brother Isle — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brother Isle is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.5149°, -1.2278°.
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Brother Isle (Old Norse: breiðare øy meaning broad beach island) is a small, uninhabited island in Shetland, Scotland. It lies between the islands of Yell and Shetland Mainland. It is 40 hectares (99 acres) in size.
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Background
History
It is sometimes assumed that the "Brother" in the name refers to Culdees/papar who were frequent inhabitants of the smaller islands, however, in this case there is no apparent evidence for this claim, and it would appear to be merely folk etymology. At only 40 hectares in size (about 1/6 of a sq. mile) and surrounded by tidal rips which make landing difficult, it would seem unlikely that the island has ever been inhabited. However, Brother Isle was inhabited until the 1820s, latterly by brothers with the surname Tulloch. This led to the mistaken assumption that the island's name referred to them. In 2004, a lighthouse was built on the island.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5149, -1.2278
Sources
- wikidata: Q2731458 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brother Isle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brother Isle, Yell Sound - geograph.org.uk - 1924685.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brother Isle?
- Brother Isle is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.5149°, -1.2278°.
- Is Brother Isle free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Brother Isle is free.