Muckle Roe
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| OS Name: | Muckle Roe |
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| Shetland Name: | Muckle Roe |
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| UK Grid Reference: | HU320650 |
| Area (ha): | 1773 ha |
| Population: | 100 |
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| Ferry Services: | none |
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Muckle Roe (Old Norse : Rauðey mikla The big red island ), is joined to the Shetland Mainland by a bridge over Roe Sound and has a population of around 100 people. Its highest point is South Ward at almost 200 metres. Approx 3 miles in diameter, and an ancient dormant volcano, hence the nickname: "the red rock".
The Petrel wrecked on the isle on September 14th 1897.
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