Foula

Foula is one of the Shetland Islands.

Understand

Ham is the main settlement, population 31.

Shetland Islands to the East. Open sea to the West. If you go far enough, you'll reach Labrador

The locals speak English, but with a Shetland accent. Foula was the last place where Norn was spoken.

2 hours by ferry from Walls, 1 round trip on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and summer Saturdays

35 Minutes by Loganair twice daily £50 Return

Sea birds, half a million of them nest here every year.

The Kame, at 370 metres high it is the second highest sea cliff in the United Kingdom.

Watch birds, climb the hills.

Watch out for Skuas, they will dive-bomb you if you get too close to their nests

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