Ronas Voe

Ronas Voe is a coastal inlet in Northmavine on the Shetland Islands and ranks as the second largest in the archipelago. The body of water divides the landscape between Ronas Hill and the Tingon peninsula, bordered by steep cliffs.

A naval battle took place here in 1674 when the English Royal Navy seized the Dutch East India Company ship Wapen van Rotterdam in these waters. This military encounter demonstrates the historical importance of the inlet as a significant trade and maritime route.

The name combines Ronas from the nearby hill and Voe, a Shetland word for a fjord-like sea inlet. This linguistic heritage shapes how locals and visitors understand the geography of the area.

The area contains six offshore aquaculture sites where salmon and mussels are farmed as part of the local maritime economy. Access to the inlet is easiest from Northmavine, with coastal routes offering views and several vantage points along the way.

Lang Ayre lies along this inlet and is the longest beach in the Shetland Islands, a rare flat stretch amid rocky coastlines. On the nearby island called The Blade, arctic terns establish nesting grounds during summer months, creating an important breeding site for this migratory bird species.

Location: Shetland Islands

GPS coordinates: 60.53333,-1.48333

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01