Tuesday 8 March 2011

Island 16 - Trondra, Shetland

Trondra has been linked to Shetland Mainland by a road bridge just south of Scalloway since 1971.  Another bridge from it on to West Burra was opened at around the same time.  It is a pleasant grass covered island.  The island is approximately 4 km from north to south and 1 km from east to west and the highest point is 60 metres above sea level.   In 2011 it had a population of 135.  The houses are evenly distributed around the island.  The rest of the island is used for grazing animals.   

At Burland there is a Croft Trail, which has old Shetland breeds of livestock.

 Quay to the south of the West Burra Bridge

 Typical Trondra Scene

 Trondra from Shetland Mainland

 Plaque commemorating the opening of the Bridges in 1971
 - covered with seagull guano!

 Trondra from Shetland Mainland

Trondra Community Hall

Burland Croft

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