HildasayAbout Hildasay
Hildasay is a small uninhabited island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It forms part of the northern archipelago of the United Kingdom.
The island is primarily a rocky, coastal landscape with low-lying terrain and shoreline features typical of Shetland islands. There are no permanent settlements or visitor services on the island.
Historically the island has been associated with local Shetland crofting and coastal fishing communities, but it has not supported a permanent population in recent decades. Physical remains on many small Shetland islands record past seasonal use, though specific archaeological details for this island are limited in published summaries.
Geographically it sits within the Shetland island group in northern Scotland and is administered from the Shetland Islands local authority. The nearest larger centre is Lerwick, the archipelago’s main town.
- Access: There is no regular public transport to the island; visits require private boat and there are no visitor facilities.
Nearby Attractions to Hildasay
Best Time to Visit Hildasay
Visit in summer when boat access is most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Hildasay
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1173 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 128 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 101 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 115 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 71 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 85% | 6.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 12° | 7° | 55 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 56 mm | overcast | 89% | 5.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 73 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 112 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 128 mm | overcast | 84% | 8.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 145 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 8° | 1° | 139 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
How to Get to Hildasay
Hildasay lies off the west coast of Mainland, Shetland. Access requires a private boat from nearby harbours; there is no regular passenger ferry. Landings can be exposed and require suitable equipment and local knowledge.