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West Linga
West Linga — island located between Mainland and Whalsay in Shetland, Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
West Linga is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island located between Mainland and Whalsay in Shetland, Scotland". Coordinates: 60.3681°, -1.0344°.
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West Linga is an uninhabited island located between Mainland and Whalsay in Shetland, Scotland.
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Background
History
West Linga appears to have been inhabited intermittently until the late 18th century. The lack of an anchorage and somewhat brackish water have hindered settlement. Hugh MacDiarmid who lived on nearby Whalsay, said in The Uncanny Scot that he had spent three days on the island, living in a cave, with many matches and two books. In fact it transpired that he'd been there only for a few hours. One of MacDiarmid's best known poems was On a Raised Beach.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3681, -1.0344
Sources
- wikidata: Q2731959 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Linga (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Croo Wick.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Linga?
- West Linga is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.3681°, -1.0344°.
- Is West Linga free to visit?
- Yes — admission to West Linga is free.