Balta Island

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Balta is an uninhabited island in Shetland, Scotland, lying east of Unst and Balta Sound. It has an area of 0.8 km².

Historic remains on the island include the ruins of a broch and of a Norse chapel dedicated to Saint Sunniva. There are no census records of more recent inhabitation[1].

An early concrete lighthouse designed by David A. Stevenson, was built in 1895 at the southern tip of the island. This structure was demolished in 2003 when it was replaced by a small solar powered light[2].

A natural arch is located on the eastern side of the island.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Haswell-Smith, Hamish. The Scottish Islands. ISBN 1-84195-454-3.
  2. ^ Marter, Hans J.. "Historic lighthouse to go", shetland-news.co.uk, 10 November 2003.

Coordinates: 60°45′N 0°47′W

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