West Burra
| Old Norse name | Barrey |
|---|---|
| Meaning of name | west broch island? |
| Location | |
West Burra West Burra shown within Shetland | |
| OS grid reference | HU368324 |
| Coordinates | 60°04′N 1°22′W / 60.06°N 1.36°W |
| Physical geography | |
| Island group | Shetland |
| Area | 743 ha (2+7⁄8 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 62 |
| Highest elevation | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 772 |
| Population rank | 17 |
| Population density | 104/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Largest settlement | Hamnavoe |
| References | |
West Burra is one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. It is the largest island in the Scalloway Islands. There are several prehistoric sites on the island.