Ronas Voe
Ronas Voe (pronounced [ˈrø̞nis ˌvo̞:] Shetland Dialect: Rønies Voe) is a voe in Northmavine, Shetland. It divides the land between Ronas Hill, Shetland's tallest mountain, and the Tingon peninsula. It is the second largest voe in Shetland, the largest being Sullom Voe. The townships of Heylor, Voe and Swinister are located on its shores, and the township of Assater is under a kilometre away.
| Ronas Voe | |
|---|---|
| Rønies Voe (Scots) | |
Ronas Voe from above the abandoned Timna crofthouse. | |
Ronas Voe | |
| Location | Northmavine, Shetland |
| Coordinates | 60°31′15″N 1°28′44″W |
| Type | Voe |
| Ocean/sea sources | Atlantic |
| Max. length | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Max. width | 3.1 km (1.9 mi) |
| Max. depth | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Islands | 0 islands, several sea stacks |
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