Veantro Bay

Veantro Bay is a bay on the northwest coast of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.[1]

At the head of the bay is a large stone, thought to be associated with Viking settlement of Shapinsay, known as the Odin's Stone. It has been suggested that prehistoric man on Shapinsay, who inhabited Castle Bloody and Burroughston Broch, would have exploited the seafood resources of Lairo Water, an ayre at Veantro Bay.[2] In 2005, the Orkney Community Councils opposed an application for a fish farm on Veantro Bay citing environmental concerns and competition with local fishermen.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Martin Li (2005). Adventure Guide to Scotland. Hunter Publishing, Inc. p. 620. ISBN 1-58843-406-0.
  2. ↑ C. Michael Hogan (7 Oct 2007). "Burroughston Broch". The Megalithic Portal, ed by Andy Burnham. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  3. ↑ "Minutes of Shapinsay Community Council". Orkney Community Councils. 2 February 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-08.

Coordinates: 59°4′N 2°52′W / 59.067°N 2.867°W / 59.067; -2.867


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