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Uyea
Norse name ve-øy
Meaning of name possibly Old Norse for "island of the sacred place"
Uyea showing the connecting beach.
Uyea showing the connecting beach.
OS grid reference HU313929
Coordinates 60°37′N 1°26′W / 60.62°N 1.43°W / 60.62; -1.43
Physical geography
Island group Shetland
Area 45 ha (0.17 sq mi)
Area rank 205= 
Highest elevation 70 m (230 ft)
Administration
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Country Scotland
Council area Shetland Islands
Demographics
Population 0
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Uyea (Scots: Öya in Shetland dialect spelling) is an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland. Uyea lies off the Northmavine peninsula, from where it can be reached by foot at low tide. The island's highest elevation is 70 metres (230 ft) and its area is 45 hectares (0.17 sq mi).

There are several natural arches on its rocky coast, as well as challenging rock climbs. Surrounding skerries include Big Nev, Dorra Stack, Little Nev, Out Shuna Stack, Robert Irvine's Skerry, and The Burrier.

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