Burra Voe

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Burra Voe (Old Norse : Borgavagr, Broch Bay) is sheltered bay (voe) at the southeast corner of the island of Yell.

The village of Burravoe (HU525795) is on the north coast of Burra Voe.

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Coordinates: 60°29′51″N1°2′25″W / 60.49750°N 1.04028°W / 60.49750; -1.04028


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