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Balta, Unst

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Balta, Unst is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide maps in Shetland Islands. Nearby brochs include Underhoull, Brough Holm, Westing and Snabrough, Unst.

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More places to visit near Balta, Unst

Photo of Unst, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Unst

Island near Baltasound

Britain's most northerly inhabited island, with Hermaness's seabird cliffs above Muckle Flugga, Muness Castle, Viking longhouse sites and Bobby's Bus Shelter

0.6 km W

Photo of Bobby's Bus Shelter, a visitor attraction near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Bobby's Bus Shelter

Attraction near Baltasound

A whimsically furnished and annually themed bus shelter beside the road on Unst, a much-loved island curiosity.

2.5 km W

Photo: Saxa Vord, a viewpoint near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Saxa Vord

Viewpoint near Baltasound

The high hill above Unst's north coast, a former RAF radar site with sweeping views to Muckle Flugga.

5.5 km W

Photo of Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, a lighthouse near Haroldswick in Shetland, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

Lighthouse near Haroldswick

Britain's northernmost lighthouse, clinging to a rock stack off Unst in Shetland — the Stevensons' survey here is said to have shaped Treasure Island's map.

12 km NW

Photo of Yell, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Yell

Island near Mid Yell

Large peaty island on the way to Unst, known for otters, the Old Haa museum at Burravoe and the Gloup disaster memorial

12.1 km W

Photo of Fetlar, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Fetlar

Island near Houbie

Green, fertile island called the Garden of Shetland, where rare red-necked phalaropes breed at the Loch of Funzie

14.5 km S