North Havra

North Havra (Old Norse: Hafrey, ocean island) is a small island off south west Shetland. It is 30 metres at its highest point.

Situated 1/3 mile from the ness-end of South Whiteness, the island possess a lighthouse and a couple of small sheep pens (crubs), as well as a couple dozen sheep, many rabbits and different bird species. North Havra is currently owned by Thomas Stout who uses it for crofting.

Scalloway and South West Shetland Islands

Burra (West-East) Cheynies Hildasay/Hildesay Flotta Greena Green Holm Hoy Lady's Holm Langa Linga Little Holm North Havra Oxna Papa (West Head of Papa) St Ninian's Isle South Havra Trondra

Coordinates: 60°9′57″N 1°20′7″W / 60.16583°N 1.33528°W / 60.16583; -1.33528

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