Papa Little
Papa Little (Scots: Papa Little; Old Norse: Papey Litla, meaning "the little island of the priests") is an island in St Magnus Bay, Shetland, Scotland.
| Scots name | Papa Little |
|---|---|
| Old Norse name | Papey Litla |
| Meaning of name | Little island of the papar (priests) |
| Location | |
Papa Little Papa Little shown within Shetland | |
| OS grid reference | HU337610 |
| Coordinates | 60.33°N 01.39°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 226 ha |
| Area rank | 102 |
| Highest elevation | North Ward 82 m |
| Administration | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Country | Scotland |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| References | |
The island lies at the head of Aith Voe in north west Mainland, Shetland, south of Muckle Roe. It is largely peat-covered and has been uninhabited since the 1840s.
Its name means "little island of the papar" (as distinct from Papa Stour), who were Gaelic hermits or Culdees found as far north as Iceland.
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