West Voe of Sumburgh
Shetlopedia - The Shetland Encyclopaedia
The West Voe of Sumburgh, (HU395088), is the most southerly bay on the Shetland Mainland, located between Sumburgh Head, and the point of Scat Ness.
On the west side of the voe is the settlement of Scatness, while on the east side is the famous Jarlshof archaeological site.
Across the opening of the voe, past Sumburgh Head, is the tidal stream known as the Sumburgh Roost.
The Die Erndte was wrecked in the voe on 1st November 1804, as was the Fly on August 17th 1837, the Lark on May 19th 1858, and the Labrador on November 18th/19th 1883.
