Linga, Busta Voe
Island Minor island within Busta Voe, Shetland archipelago
Islet in Busta Voe, Shetland, visited mainly by boaters and seabird enthusiasts exploring the sheltered voes and coastal inlets.
Linga in Busta Voe is a small island in the Shetland Islands of Scotland located within Busta Voe, a sheltered sea inlet. The island is uninhabited and forms part of the local coastal landscape of bays, voes and skerries typical of Shetland.
The feature is primarily of local geographic interest and lies close to the Shetland mainland and other small islands; access is by private craft and there are no permanent facilities.
How to Get to Linga, Busta Voe #
Busta Voe and its islets are accessed from the Shetland mainland by boat; the nearest larger settlements provide ferry links and local skippers for charter trips. Check timetables and sea conditions before travel.
Tips for Visiting Linga, Busta Voe #
- Use a local skipper familiar with Busta Voe's channels - charts and local knowledge are essential here.
- Bring warm layers even in summer; the voes can be chillier than mainland temperatures suggest.
- If photographing, aim for low tide for exposed shoreline features and high tide for seal and bird activity.
Best Time to Visit Linga, Busta Voe #
Summer is most accessible for sea transport and wildlife watching; always check local weather forecasts.
Weather & Climate near Linga, Busta Voe #
Linga, Busta Voe's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
