Linga (Delting)

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Shetland Islands
OS Name: Linga
Shetland Name: Linga
UK Grid Reference: HU354638
Area (ha):
Population: none
Community Council:
Ferry Services: none
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Linga is an island in the north west of the Shetland Mainland.
To the east of the isleand is the voe of Olna Firth, to the north Busta Voe, and to the south Cole Deep. The island, which rises in a dome shape to a height of 69m is sheltered from St Magnus Bay, to the west, by the larger island of Muckle Roe.

Linga, seen from Gon Firth. Behind the island to the left is Muckle Roe, and behind it to the right is Busta Voe and Brae.
Linga, seen from Gon Firth. Behind the island to the left is Muckle Roe, and behind it to the right is Busta Voe and Brae.
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