Bressay
Bressay is a populated island in the Shetland archipelago of Scotland.
| Old Norse name | Breiðey/Brusey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Old Norse for 'broad island' or 'Brusi's island' |
Bressay Lighthouse at Kirkabister Ness overlooking Bressay Sound | |
| Location | |
Bressay Bressay shown within the Shetland Islands | |
| OS grid reference | HU507406 |
| Coordinates | 60.15°N 1.08°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 2,805 ha (10+7⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 30 |
| Highest elevation | Ward of Bressay, 226 m (741 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 368 |
| Population rank | 25 |
| Population density | 13/km2 (34/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Maryfield |
| References | |
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