Our Community
Burra is situated on the west side of Shetland. Burra Isle comprises the islands of East and West Burra and is connected by bridge to Trondra and so by bridge to Mainland. Hamnavoe is the main settlement and is 5 miles from Scalloway. Bridge-End is the other main settlement on the island.
The population of Burra is around 875 people. There are two community halls at Hamnavoe and Bridge-End. The primary school is situated in Hamnavoe and has a current roll of around 50 pupils. There is a Mother and Toddler Group and a Nursery that meet in the Old School in Hamnavoe. The link below will give you more information about Burra and Trondra. It also provides you with information about other parts of Shetland that you might like to visit.
