West Burra Firth

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West Burra Firth, (HU250572), old Norse :Vestr Borgafjordir = West firth of the broch, is an inlet from St Magnus Bay, on the north side of the West Shetland Mainland.

At the head of the firth is the settlement of West Burrafirth which has a pier, and a recently completed ro-ro terminal for the ferry to Papa Stour.

View north west through entrance to West Burra Firth, with the Riv Skerries and Galt Stack (top left).
View north west through entrance to West Burra Firth, with the Riv Skerries and Galt Stack (top left).


Inner end of the firth.
Inner end of the firth.
West Burra Firth with the ferry terminal and the pier
West Burra Firth with the ferry terminal and the pier
West Burra Firth with the ruins of the broch which has given the firth it's name
West Burra Firth with the ruins of the broch which has given the firth it's name
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