Balta (Old Norse: "Baltey"
History
Historic remains on the island include the ruins of a broch and of a Norse chapel dedicated to Saint Sunniva. There are no census records of more recent inhabitation.
Lighthouse
The Balta Light, at the southern tip of the island, was one of the first concrete structures in Shetland. The lighthouse was designed by David Stevenson and built in 1895. It was demolished in 2003 and replaced by a small solar-powered light.
See also
- List of lighthouses in Scotland
- List of Northern Lighthouse Board lighthouses
Footnotes
External links
- Northern Lighthouse Board
left|thumb|East cliffs of Balta
thumb|left|Muckle Head