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East Burra Firth, Aith Voe

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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East Burra Firth, Aith Voe is one of 34 brochs the Albion Guide charts in Shetland Islands. For more of the same, Broch of Houlland, Tumblin Hill and Noonsbrough are close by.

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