Brae
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Brae is a settlement on the mainland of Shetland. It is located at the northeast end of Busta Voe, on the narrow isthmus that separates the mainland from Northmavine. Traditionally a fishing village, with the construction of the nearby Sullom Voe Oil Terminal in the 1970s Brae grew rapidly, merging with the nearby village of Northbrae. Nowadays, the village is centered around the Northern Lights Lounge which plays a large part in arguably the islands most sociable festival: the Brae Up Helly-Aa
"Brae" is the Scots language word for hill. The word 'Brae' in Shetland dialect has a different meaning; it comes from the Old Norse word breiðr meaning broad.
The A970 which connects Lerwick to Northmavine forms the main street of Brae. Brae's police and fire stations, schools, and NHS clinic service much of the northern part of the mainland.
Businesses
- Brae Building Centre
- Brae Garage (Shetland) Ltd.
- Brae Hotel
- Brae Indian Takeaway
- Busta House Hotel
- Central Garage (Brae) Ltd
- Delting Auto Services
- Dennis Thomson, Builders
- Drumquin House, Guest House
- Greystones Guest House
- Mid Brae Inn
- Nicolson Plant Ltd.
- Snipz
- Valleyfield Guesthouse and Chalets
- Voxter Outdoor Centre
- Wash and Wear Laundry & Dry Cleaners
See Also
External links
- Brae article at Undiscovered Scotland
- Photo of the Brae area
- Brae Hotel
