Fair Isle is an isolated island located halfway between Orkney and Shetland, and administratively part of the latter. The island is about 5 km high and 3 km wide, it has about 70 permanent inhabitants.
I had the occasion to visit this wonderful place during the August 2001 Thistle Camp.
| The way to go to Fair Isle is by sea. The Good Shepherd IV plies between Fair Isle and mainland Shetland. One can also go by air though. | |
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The crofting farms are spread over the south part of the island. Many of the crofters are highly specialised in various crafts. |
| The coast of the island presents cliffs of sheer magnificence. The awe-inspiring coastline is of an unprecedented natural beuaty. | |
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Fair Isle is a real bird paradise, and home to a world-renowned bird observatory. Different kinds of seabirds, such as fulmar, puffin and bonxie (featured left), can be seen. Furthermore, Fair Isle is a main "stopover" point for migrant birds. |
| Despite its small size, the island community presents a rich social scene, such as on this dance evening featuring the island's band. | |
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