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.

Primary Name(s): Baltasound
Place Type: Village
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: GBPN2196

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Baltasound,_Shetland_2196

Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q805562

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Baltasound

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