Bressay

Bressay ( From Old Norse meaning 'Crash Island') is one of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, with a population of around 350 people. The main village on the island is Maryfield, from which ferries sail to Lerwick on the Shetland Mainland. Also in the village is a heritage centre and Gardie House, built in 1724.

Other attractions on the island include nearby Bressay Lighthouse, sea caves and arches, and gun emplacements dating from World War I to guard ships in Bressay Sound.

Another ferry service links the island with Noss.

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