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Trondra

Island

Off Shetland's west coast, Trondra is a small inhabited island of croftland and coastal lanes. Birdwatchers and cyclists stop for shoreline walks and a look at local island life.

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Country: United Kingdom
Driest months: May-Jul
Pay in: Pound (£)
Language: English

Trondra at a Glance

About Trondra

Trondra is a small inhabited island in Shetland, Scotland, forming part of the archipelago’s western islands. It is primarily rural, with farmland and a modest resident population.

The island has road connections to the Shetland Mainland and is part of the local Scalloway area, used mainly for housing and agriculture rather than major visitor attractions. Its landscape is typical of Shetland’s low-lying cultivated islands.

Trondra lies within the Shetland Islands off Scotland’s northern coast, close to the Mainland island and regional centres such as Scalloway.

  • Access and land use: Connected to the Shetland Mainland by a short bridge, the island supports a small residential and agricultural community rather than tourism infrastructure.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Trondra

Trondra is most pleasant in the long, cool Shetland summer when wildflowers and wildlife are most visible.

Summer
June-August · 8-15°C
Longest daylight and the best weather window for walking and wildlife watching.
Shoulder seasons
May and September · 5-12°C
Fewer midges and quieter lanes, but weather becomes more changeable.

Weather & Climate near Trondra

Climate

Trondra'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 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1169 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 20 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
17°
Warmest Month
-1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 6° -2° 128 mm overcast 81% 9.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h
February Poor 2° - 6° -2° 102 mm overcast 81% 8.6 m/s 0.0 low 8.8h
March Poor 2° - 7° -1° 113 mm overcast 82% 8.4 m/s 0.2 low 11.6h
April Poor 3° - 8° 2° 70 mm overcast 84% 7.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 14.4h
May Acceptable 6° - 11° 5° 50 mm overcast 85% 6.3 m/s 0.9 moderate 17.0h
June Acceptable 8° - 13° 10° 56 mm overcast 87% 5.8 m/s 1.1 high 18.5h
July Acceptable 10° - 14° 12° 56 mm overcast 89% 5.5 m/s 1.0 high 17.8h
August Acceptable 10° - 15° 12° 74 mm overcast 88% 5.6 m/s 0.7 moderate 15.4h
September Poor 9° - 13° 11° 111 mm overcast 86% 7.0 m/s 0.4 low 12.7h
October Poor 7° - 11° 5° 127 mm overcast 84% 8.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.9h
November Poor 4° - 8° 2° 144 mm overcast 82% 8.3 m/s 0.0 low 7.2h
December Poor 3° - 7° 0° 138 mm overcast 81% 8.4 m/s 0.0 low 5.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Trondra

Trondra is reached from the Shetland Mainland via a short causeway. The nearest settlement with services is near Tingwall/Scalloway; local roads are narrow and signposted. Regular ferries and inter-island services to Shetland connect with the main ferry terminals (Lerwick).

Tips for Visiting Trondra

  • If visiting by car, use the Trondra Causeway entrance; the island is driveable and quiet.
  • Bring binoculars: seabird colonies and seals are best viewed from the north coast at low tide.
  • Check local ferry timetables in advance-Shetland inter-island services can change seasonally.