Laxo Explained

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whalsay Ferry. Undiscovered Scotland. 15 December 2014.