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Baltasound, Shetland

Baltasound is the main village on the island of Unst, Shetland. The village's name derives from the water of Balta Sound, the great natural harbour at whose head stands the village. It is within the council area of Shetland Islands.

Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Shetland
Island: Unst
Lat, Long: 60.75832096,-0.872168541
Grid Reference: HP 6156 0889
Civil Parish: Unst CP
Council Area: Shetland Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 2196
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Baltasound,_Shetland_2196

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