Gossabrough facts for kids
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 Sheep at Gossabrough, with a ruined haa in the background |
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| OS grid reference | HU525831 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHETLAND |
| Postcode district | ZE2 |
| Dialling code | 01957 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Gossabrough is a small coastal village located on the southeast side of Yell island in Shetland, Scotland. It's a charming place with a "wick" (which means a small bay or inlet) and a "ness" (a headland or point of land). The main road, the B9081 road, helps people get to Gossabrough. You can find the Wick of Gossabrough between Gossabrough Ness and the Saddle of Swarister. The beautiful Loch of Hudon is also nearby, just to the southwest.
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A Look into Gossabrough's Past
Gossabrough has a long and interesting history. Long ago, early Norse people lived here. We know this because the remains of their rectangular buildings have been found in the area. There's even a ruined broch (an ancient stone tower) in Gossabrough.
In 1924, a ship called the "White Lady" was shipwrecked near Gossabrough. Locals sometimes called it the "Widden Wife." This event became a part of the village's stories.
At the start of the 1900s, Gossabrough was very small, with only three or four houses. Since then, a couple more houses have been built. In those days, a local trading steamer would visit Gossabrough regularly, bringing supplies and connecting the village to other places. The old "haa" (a type of manor house) in Gossabrough is now in ruins, but it was once an important building.
Exploring Gossabrough's Geography
Gossabrough is a coastal village on the southeast side of Yell island. Nearby places include Otterswick and Swarister. If you're looking for an airport, the closest ones are at Fetlar, about 4.4 miles away, and Out Skerries Airport, about 12.8 miles away.
Gossabrough is connected to the rest of Yell by a local road, the B9081. Gossabrough beach is a special place. It has won the "Keep Scotland Beautiful Rural Seaside Award" for Yell, along with other beaches like Hamnavoe and Westsandwick. This award means the beach is clean and well-kept.
Between Gossabrough Ness and Quheyin Ness, there's a large bay. It's about 0.75 miles wide and 1.5 miles deep. The wicks (small bays) of Gossabrough and Otters are found here. You might also spot a rock called Wick Skerry, which is about 0.25 miles northeast of Gossabrough Ness.
Gossabrough's Climate
The weather in Gossabrough is generally cool and mild. The island has a cold temperate climate. The table below shows the average temperatures and rainfall for each month of the year. This gives you an idea of what the weather is like throughout the seasons.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 7 (45) |
6 (43) |
7 (45) |
7 (45) |
8 (46) |
13 (55) |
15 (59) |
15 (59) |
13 (55) |
11 (52) |
8 (46) |
7 (45) |
15 (59) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3 (37) |
2 (36) |
3 (37) |
4 (39) |
6 (43) |
8 (46) |
10 (50) |
11 (52) |
9 (48) |
7 (45) |
5 (41) |
3 (37) |
2 (36) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 118.3 (4.66) |
92.1 (3.63) |
100.1 (3.94) |
53.3 (2.10) |
41 (1.6) |
53.6 (2.11) |
41 (1.6) |
58.4 (2.30) |
80.8 (3.18) |
103.7 (4.08) |
118.5 (4.67) |
124.5 (4.90) |
985.3 (38.77) |
Wildlife in Gossabrough
The Wick of Gossabrough is a great spot for birdwatching. Many different birds visit this area. You can often see large birds like the great black-backed gulls here.
You might also spot various types of ducks, including eider ducks, which are quite common in flocks. In the early 1900s, people noticed that the number of herring fish had gone down in the waters around Gossabrough.
