Little RoeLittle Roe at a Glance
About Little Roe
Little Roe is a small island in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is one of several minor rocky islets off the Shetland mainland.
The islet is primarily notable as coastal scenery and for seabird and marine habitats rather than any visitor facilities. It is generally observed from boats or nearby shorelines.
There is no record of sustained habitation; such small Shetland isles have typically been used intermittently for grazing or as markers for local navigation.
Situated in Shetland waters off the northern UK mainland of Shetland, Little Roe lies among the coastal channels used by local fishing and passenger craft.
- Uninhabited: No regular population and primarily of interest for coastal wildlife and as a navigation landmark in Shetland waters.
Best Time to Visit Little Roe
Visit in summer for the highest likelihood of safe passage and pleasant weather.
Weather & Climate near Little Roe
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1206 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 6° | -1° | 135 mm | overcast | 81% | 9.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 100 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 118 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 73 mm | overcast | 83% | 7.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 6.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 8° - 13° | 10° | 55 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 57 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 13° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 13° | 11° | 115 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 7° - 11° | 5° | 132 mm | overcast | 84% | 8.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 151 mm | overcast | 82% | 8.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 7° | 0° | 143 mm | overcast | 81% | 8.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
How to Get to Little Roe
Approached by private boat or local charters from main Shetland islands; landings require knowledge of tide and weather conditions in the area.
Tips for Visiting Little Roe
- Landings are weather-dependent; hire local skippers experienced in Shetland waters.
- Bring waterproof clothing and a warm hat even on summer days.
- Observe wildlife from distance - many small islands are important seabird nesting sites.