Vidlin facts for kids
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 Gardin, Vidlin, Shetland |
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| OS grid reference | HU477654 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHETLAND |
| Postcode district | ZE2 |
| Dialling code | 01806 |
| Police | Northern |
| Fire | Highlands and Islands |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
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Vidlin is a small village in Shetland, Scotland. It is located on Mainland, which is the largest island in Shetland. The name "Vidlin" comes from an old Norse word, Vaðill, which means a place where you can cross a river or stream easily (a ford). This village is part of the Nesting area.
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A Look Back at Vidlin's History
Vidlin is located at the very end of Vidlin Voe, which is a narrow inlet of the sea. It has become the main center for the old area known as Lunnasting. This area used to be focused around an early church in Lunna on Lunna Ness.
An important historical item, the Lunnasting stone, was found near Vidlin. This stone has a special Pictish ogham inscription carved into it. An ogham inscription is an ancient way of writing using lines and notches. We still don't fully understand what the inscription on the Lunnasting stone means. The stone was given to the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in 1876.
Famous People from Vidlin
Vidlin has been home to or connected with several interesting people.
Steven Robertson, Actor
Steven Robertson is an actor who works in theatre and films. He has been in many successful movies. Steven was born in Vidlin and went to the local school there.
Rhoda Bulter, Poet
The poet Rhoda Bulter had strong family ties to Vidlin. Her mother came from Skelberry, a place in Lunnasting. Rhoda herself lived in the area for two very important years when she was young. These years helped shape her as a person and a writer.
Christine de Luca, Writer
The poet Christine de Luca is from Walls, another place in Shetland. She has written a special book of memories and poems about her family from Vidlin. This book, called Dreams in Time's Ocean (published in 2004), tells the story of her father's side of the family, the Pearsons, who came from Vidlin.
Getting Around Vidlin
Vidlin has some transport services that help people travel to and from the village.
Bus Services
A local bus service, number 19, serves Vidlin. This bus runs in the morning, at noon, and during busy times (rush hour). It is operated by a company called J&DS Halcrow, using a minibus.
Ferry Connections
Vidlin is also a ferry departure point. The ferry to Whalsay sometimes leaves from Vidlin Ferry Terminal. This happens when the weather is bad and the ferry cannot use its usual departure point in Laxo. The ferry to Out Skerries also leaves from Vidlin, but you need to book your trip in advance for this service.
