Toft, Shetland facts for kids
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 The ferry MV Dagalien approaching Toft Pier. This is the ferry across Yell Sound to the island of Yell. |
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| OS grid reference | HU433765 |
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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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Toft is a small but important place in Shetland, Scotland. It is located on Mainland, which is the largest island in Shetland. Toft is about one mile north of a village called Mossbank.
This village is mainly known as a ferry port. A ferry is a boat that carries people and vehicles across water. From Toft, you can catch a car ferry to another island called Yell. The ferry goes to a place called Ulsta on Yell. Toft is also part of an area known as the parish of Delting. A parish is like a local district.
Toft's Important Ferry Link
The ferry service from Toft is very important for people living in Shetland. It connects Mainland with the island of Yell. This makes it easier for people to travel, work, and visit friends and family. The ferry helps link the different islands of Shetland together.
The ferry crosses a stretch of water called Yell Sound. This journey is a regular part of daily life for many islanders. It helps keep communities connected across the sea.
A Look Back: Toft's Role in a Big Project
Toft played a big part in a major construction project many years ago. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a huge workers' camp was built here. This camp housed thousands of people. These workers were building the Sullom Voe Terminal.
What is the Sullom Voe Terminal?
The Sullom Voe Terminal is a large industrial site. It is used to process and store oil and gas that comes from the North Sea. It is one of the largest oil terminals in Europe. The workers who lived in Toft's camp helped build this important facility. Their work was vital for the energy industry in Scotland.
