Oxna
Island Shetland island known for crofting and grazing
Small island in Shetland’s west, Oxna offers coastal walks, crofting landscapes and seabird cliffs; day visitors come by small boat from mainland ferry points.
Oxna is a small island in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It is a remote, typically uninhabited island on the western side of the Shetland group.
The island offers coastal scenery and shoreline access rather than developed visitor facilities. There are no major built attractions on the island and visits are typically by private boat or local charter.
Historically it has formed part of Shetland’s pattern of small islands used intermittently for grazing and seasonal activities, and modern records list it as uninhabited.
Geographically it lies among the islands of Shetland in the North Atlantic off Scotland’s northern coast, at the coordinates given in the input.
- Location note: Located in the Shetland Islands of Scotland at the coordinates provided, part of the Northern Isles archipelago.
How to Get to Oxna #
Oxna is accessed by local boat services from larger Shetland islands or mainland ferry ports; schedules vary seasonally and often require booking with local operators. Check Shetland ferry timetables and local boat charters for access.
Tips for Visiting Oxna #
- If visiting by ferry, check the schedule - service frequencies to the smaller Orkney/Outer Hebrides islands can be infrequent.
- Bring layers - even summer days near the sea can be cool and windy in the northern isles.
- Respect crofting land and signs; many small islands are working agricultural communities.
Best Time to Visit Oxna #
Best in summer for travel reliability and warmer, longer days.
Weather & Climate near Oxna #
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 14°C. Abundant rainfall (1163 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (128 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 (101 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 (113 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 (69 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 (50 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 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 (56 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 (74 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 (110 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 (127 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
