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Langa
Langa — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Langa is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1364°, -1.3264°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Langa (Old Norse: Langey ) is the collective name for two uninhabited islands off Hildasay, in Shetland, Scotland. The islands are connected by a tombolo and are separated at high tide. It is not to be confused with the numerous islands called "Linga" in Shetland (- for which see Linga (disambiguation) or Lunga).
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Background
History
The name probably derives from langey, Old Norse for "long island". The island was a separate croft during the 19th century. It had a recorded population of nine in 1841, and 13 in 1881, but was deserted in the 1890s.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1364, -1.3264
Sources
- wikidata: Q6485648 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Langa, Shetland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Evening view west from the Ness of Westshore - geograph.org.uk - 3712187.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langa?
- Langa is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.1364°, -1.3264°.
- Is Langa free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Langa is free.