Linga, Busta VoeAbout Linga, Busta Voe
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 7° | -1° | 133 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 102 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 5° | 121 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 6.9 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 57 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 58 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.4 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 115 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 130 mm | overcast | 84% | 7.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 149 mm | overcast | 82% | 7.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 142 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
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.