- Linga, Vaila
Linga is one of the
Shetland Islands , nearVaila and Walls onMainland, Shetland . (It should be noted that Linga is an extremely common name in Shetland)Geography and geology
Linga is made up of
sandstone , subjected to ancient glacial erosion.Haswell-Smith, Hamish. (2004) "The Scottish Islands". Edinburgh. Canongate.]Linga is to the north east of Vaila, in Vaila Sound surrounded by
Mainland, Shetland on three sides. TheHolm of Breibister is to the west, the Baa of Linga to the south ("baa" is a Shetland word for a sunken rock).History
Linga was inhabited up until the mid 20th century. it is recorded that there were two inhabitants in 1931, after growing steadily during the 19th century. In 1841, it is recorded that nine people were living there, which had grown to 13 in 1881.Wilson, Rev. John "The Gazetteer of Scotland" (Edinburgh, 1882) Published by W. & A.K. Johnstone]
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