Shetland, Sumburgh to Saxa Vord (5)
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Unst, the nost northerly inhabited island in the UK
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- Baltasound
- Belmont, Shetland
- East Lothian
- Fetlar
- Fidra
- Gutcher
- Haroldswick
- Hermaness
- Hunterian Museum
- Mainland, Shetland
- Muckle Flugga
- Muness Castle
- North Isles
- Norwegian Sea
- Ordnance Survey
- Out Stack
- RAF Saxa Vord
- Scotland
- Shetland
- Shetland Islands
- Shetland Mainland
- Skaw
- Unst Bus Shelter
- Uyeasound
- Western Norway
- Yell (island)
- Belmont, Shetland
- British Isles
- bus stop
- Caledonian orogeny
- chromite
- development trust
- earthquake
- East Lothian
- Fetlar
- Fidra
- grassland
- Gutcher
- Hanseatic League
- Haroldswick
- heritage centre
- Hermaness
- herring
- Hunterian Museum
- Iapetus ocean
- igneous rocks
- lighthouse
- mafic
- Mainland, Shetland
- Muckle Flugga
- Muness Castle
- North Isles
- Norwegian sandwort
- Norwegian Sea
- oceanic crust
- ophiolite
- Ordnance Survey
- Out Stack
- Pictish
- radar
- RAF Saxa Vord
- Royal Air Force
- Scotland
- shelter
- Shetland
- Shetland Islands
- Shetland Mainland
- Shetland Mouse-ear
- Skaw
- Treasure Island
- ultramafic
- Unst Bus Shelter
- Uyeasound
- Western Norway
- Yell (island)
Unst
| Latitude | 60.75 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -0.88 |
| Gridreference | HP600091 |
| Norse name | Ornyst |
| Meaning of name | Possibly Old Norse for "eagle's nest" |
Unst is one of the North Isles of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is the northernmost of the inhabited British Isles and is the third largest island in Shetland after the Mainland and Yell. It has an area of . - a claim shared by Fidra in East Lothian.
On 7 January 2007, Unst was rocked by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale, which is believed to have been one of the most powerful earthquakes in the Norwegian Sea area in the past 10 years.
Geography and geology
The island lays claims to many "most northerly" UK titles: the tiny settlement of Skaw in the north-east of the island is the northernmost settlement in the UK; the Muckle Flugga lighthouse, just off the far north of Unst, was opened in 1858 and is the most northerly lighthouse in the UK, situated close to Out Stack, the most northerly rock in the UK.Western Norway is 300 km away.
The islands of Unst and Fetlar are mainly formed of ultramafic and mafic igneous rocks which are interpreted to form part of an ophiolite, a section of oceanic crust from the Iapetus ocean which was destroyed during the Caledonian orogeny.
Unst was once the location of several chromite quarries, one of which was served by the now-disused Hagdale Chromate Railway from 1907 to 1937.
Economy and transport
Ferries link Belmont on the island to Gutcher on Yell and Oddsta on Fetlar.
The Unst Bus Shelter, also known as Bobby's Bus Shelter after a child who saved it from removal, is a bus shelter and bus stop near the village of Baltasound which is equipped with home comforts such as a television set, and is maintained by local residents.
Unst is also home to the Promoting Unst Renewable Energy (PURE) Wind Hydrogen project, a community-owned clean energy system based on hydrogen production. This project is part of the Unst Partnership, the community's development trust.
At the southern end of Unst, above the island's ferry terminal, stands Belmont House, dating from 1775. Being restored by the Belmont Trust, it will be used as a high-class holiday house, and also become a venue for weddings, meetings, art and community events. Shetland's most outstanding Georgian building and highly important within Scotland, the Belmont restoration project is costing over £1m and should be completed by 2009.
The usually resident population of Unst and Fetlar in the 2001 census was 806.
Saxa Vord
The Saxa Vord Royal Air Force radar station closed in 2006, with the loss of more than 100 jobs.In April 2007 RAF Saxa Vord's domestic site, plus the road up to the Mid Site, was purchased and renamed "Saxa Vord Resort" by Highland entrepreneur Frank Strang. Strang's company Military Asset Management (MAM) "specialises in the regeneration of redundant or surplus Defence Assets" Another of Strang's ventures, Buchan Braes Ltd., went into liquidation in March 2010.
The base is being converted to a tourist resort and natural and cultural heritage centre. The first phase is complete, and Saxa Vord currently (2007) offers 20 self catering holiday houses, a 16-bedroom bunkhouse, together with a restaurant and bar. 2008 will see the launch of an 80-bedroom study centre, leisure facilities and a guided walks/evening talks programme.
Two local business have relocated their premises to the Saxa Vord site: Valhalla Brewery (a company owned by Sonny Priest who also manages and supplies the Saxa Vord bar) and Foord's Chocolates, Shetland's only chocolatier
Wildlife
Unst is important for its seabird colonies, including those at Hermaness National Nature Reserve. It is also known for its plant life, including the Norwegian sandwort and Shetland Mouse-ear, the latter unique to the island.Bibliography
References
External links
Category:Islands of Shetland Category:National Trust for Scotland properties PURE
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Megan Burns
| Name | Megan Burns |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | Megan Georga Burns |
| Alias | Betty Curse |
| Born | June 25, 1986 |
| Origin | Liverpool, England, UK |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Occupation | Singer, actress |
| Years active | 2000 actress 2006 singer |
| Label | Island Records |
| Url | www.bettycurse.co.uk |
Megan Burns (born 25 June 1986), also known as Betty Curse, is a British musician and award-winning actress.
Early life and acting career
Megan Burns was born in Liverpool, England. When she was three years old, her father left her and her mother. At age 11 her grandmother sent her to a drama class. From there she received a part in the film Liam (2000). She won the Marcello Mastroianni award at the Venice film festival for her performance. Danny Boyle saw this and put her in his film 28 Days Later (2002), where she played Hannah, one of the survivors.Singing
Burns has since worked as a singer under the pseudonym Betty Curse, which was chosen by Island Records. Her first single release was a double A-side, "Met on the Internet" and "Excuse All the Blood", released 29 May 2006. Her first album Hear Lies was released on 31 October 2006 via iTunes. The CD version, Here Lies Betty Curse, was released in April 2007. The album's first single, "God This Hurts", was released in August 2007, shortly followed by "Girl with Yellow Hair" on 13 November. In 2006 she performed and won on a Halloween special of the children's television programme The Slammer with "Girl With Yellow Hair".Filmography
Discography
Singles
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References
External links
Category:1986 births Category:Living people Category:English film actors Category:English female singers Category:Female rock singers Category:Musicians from Liverpool Category:Actors from Liverpool
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Fiddling in Baltasound Hall, Unst, Shetland
Maurice Henderson, Steven Spence & Stewart Grains on fiddles at the Sandy Macaulay tribute night in the Baltasound Hall, Unst Shetland in 2008.
The Unst Thrash 2006
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- Published: 26 Jul 2006
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- Author: thesouthcamera
here are some clips of the unst thrash. here there are mini motos and more. Comment on what you think about this video
Alright on the Night's Cockup Trip - Unst
Looking throught some old Alright on the night shows, I thought this click from Haroldswick was worth shoving up as a novelty if nothing else! "Cockup Trip" was the 9th in the series, first broadcast on 12 October 1996, featuring Dennis Norden presenting the show from the Lake District, atop the Fell "Great Cockup". Check google maps - it does exist! Oh yeah - the clip before it was so amusin i left it in! :-)
Orca off Unst in Shetland, Scotland
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- Published: 28 Jul 2008
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- Author: craziegrazie
A pod of orca taking a seal off the west coast of Unst. Shot by Jean Brown from a sea kayak.
Megan Burns Unst
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- Published: 07 Aug 2009
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- Author: TheJelllyBeeen
megan playing.
Ferry to Unst in Shetlands
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- Published: 31 Aug 2009
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Driving on Unst , Shetlands 28 July 2009
Spencie & Co in Baltasound Hall, Unst, Shetland
Steven Spence (fiddle), Alice Mullay (piano), Jonathan Ritch (bass), Dougal Fraser (mandolin) playing at the Sandy Macaulay tribute night in the Baltasound Hall, Unst, Shetland in 2008. The tunes are: Pier Heid Reel & Sandy Macaulay.
Unst Thrash 2006
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- Published: 19 Apr 2007
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- Author: HotrunVideo
From Shetland Motorsport Club
"Drug Abuse" music video, Group 8, UNST 140002
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- Duration: 3:19
- Published: 12 Nov 2008
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- Author: hiphopandhockey
This is our group's community engaging portion of our project on "Drug Abuse." Our mission was to create a way to interact with people in our community and share the dangers on alcohol and drug addiction. This song was made as a means of informing the public on the risks associated with the use of illegal narcotics and excess alcohol consumption. The group members are Mike, Denzel, Derek, Terrence, and Darius. We are all students at NC A&T SU. Hope you enjoy the video and choose to live DRUG FREE!
Norwick UHA Unst
UHA 2007. Eriks Sketch
Unst Track Day - March 2007
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- Published: 25 Mar 2007
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Short video from this month's trackday in Unst - 1st of 2007 and 1st since I was elected chairman of the Shetland Motorsport Club. Thanks to everyone who came.
UNST Project
This is a project that our group did for the UNST final.
Landing at Unst airfield Shetland, May 2009 in a PA 28
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Unst (disused) airfield is on the very northern tip of the Shteland Islands and was the target of our 5-day adventure in G-BMIW a group-owned PA28 Archer based at Shoreham. The full story will appear in UK's Pilot Magazine (April 2010 edition - in the shops from mid March). In this short video Andy is at the controls, filmed by Paul who has already done his landing, after flying from Sumburgh, at this very isolated corner of the UK. Many thanks to the Shetland Islands Council who let us visit - we were the first plane to land there for five months. The three pilots were Andy, John and Paul.
Unst to Yell Car Ferry in Shetlands
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On the car ferry from Unst to Yell on 28 July 2009.
THE UNST CREW VS LO 6 SQUAD 2005
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Playing ball again... CHECK: The Unst Crew vs LO 6 2004
Driving in Unst on Shetland towards Burra Firth
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- Duration: 3:02
- Published: 20 Jun 2010
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- Author: alanjohndyson
The end of the B9086 on Unst in Shetland heading towards Burra Firth. Taken on 28 July 2009
great skua attack, unst
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- Published: 04 Jul 2009
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- Author: slangloislopez
This bonxie attacked us repeatedly on Saxa Vord, Unst Shetland while we crossed its territory. We soon left it in peace.
Unst Thrash - Give it All
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- Duration: 2:57
- Published: 25 Feb 2008
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- Author: HotrunVideo
A short video showing the history of Shetland Motorsport Club events from the first track-day in April 2003 to the latest Thrash in 2007. Dedicated to past, present and future members of the Club. Hope you like it.
Walking on Hermaness, Unst, Shetland, UK.
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- Published: 16 May 2009
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On May 7th, 2009: 6 degrees, and a very very strong wind on the northernmost part of the UK.
candle wax explosion on blue rope beach (unst - shetland)
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- Published: 10 May 2008
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- Author: gibberish2020
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wax explosion using a metal bucket, molten candle wax and sea water!
Unst Trackday 4
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- Published: 04 Nov 2010
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A bit of af**karound at the disused Unst Aerodrome in Shetland. Courtesy of the Shetland Motorsport Club.
Guess who part 2 (faces of unst)
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- Duration: 4:07
- Published: 07 Aug 2009
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- Author: TheJelllyBeeen
andrea and ian, mum n dad, katy n derek, jenna and john. in the baltasound hall doing the squad again.
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Alright on the Night's Cockup Trip - Unst
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Looking throught some old Alright on the night shows, I thought this click from Haroldswick was worth shoving up as a novelty if nothing else! "Cockup Trip" was the 9th in the series, first broadcast on 12 October 1996, featuring ...
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This is our group's community engaging portion of our project on "Drug Abuse." Our mission was to create a way to interact with people in our community and share the dangers on alcohol and drug addiction. This song was made as...
Landing at Unst airfield Shetland, May 2009 in a PA 28
Landing at Unst airfield Shetland, May 2009 in a PA 28
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Unst (disused) airfield is on the very northern tip of the Shteland Islands and was the target of our 5-day adventure in G-BMIW a group-owned PA28 Archer based at Shoreham. The full story will appear in UK's Pilot Magazine (April 2010 e...
