Mousa
Mousa /ˈmuːsə/ (Old Norse: Mosey "moss island") is a small island in Shetland, Scotland, uninhabited since the nineteenth century. The island is known for the Broch of Mousa, an Iron Age round tower, and is designated as a Special Protection Area for storm-petrel breeding colonies.
| Old Norse name | Mósey (Norwegian: Mosøy) |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | Old Norse: moor or mossy island |
A snow shower over Mousa | |
| Location | |
Mousa Mousa shown within the Shetland Islands | |
| OS grid reference | HU460240 |
| Coordinates | 60.00°N 1.17°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 180 hectares (0.69 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 115= |
| Highest elevation | 55 metres (180 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
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