Official Name: | Laxo |
Label Position: | top |
Country: | Scotland |
Static Image Name: | Laxo - geograph.org.uk - 1600785.jpg |
Static Image Caption: | Laxo |
Os Grid Reference: | HU443635 |
Coordinates: | 60.354°N -1.197°W |
Post Town: | SHETLAND |
Postcode Area: | ZE |
Postcode District: | ZE2 |
Dial Code: | 01595 |
Laxo is a small settlement at the end of Laxo Voe in Vidlin, Shetland, Scotland.
A ferry from the Mainland to Symbister in Whalsay operates from the nearby Laxo Ferry Terminal,[1] and is operated by the Shetland Islands Council.North of Laxo is the Hill of Laxowater and a 1 km long loch called Laxo Water which is an excellent trout fishing location.
Laxo Cottage, a distinctive white house with black corner stones, used to be the water bailiff's house.