Brae

Disambiguation: "Brae" is the Scots language word for hill.

The word 'Brae' however is regarded by the shetlanders slightly differently, they mean it to be 'a slope to the sea' rather than simply a hill alone, which applies in this case. Brae is a settlement on the mainland of the Shetland Islands in Scotland. It is located at the northest end of Busta Voe, on the narrow isthmus that separates the mainland from Northmavine. Traditionally a fishing village, with the construction of the nearby Sullom Voe Oil Terminal in the 1970s Brae grew rapidly, merging with the nearby village of Northbrae. Nowadays, the village is centered around the world famous 'northern lights lounge' which plays a large part in arguably the islands most sociable festival: the 'Brae UP Helly Aa'

The A970 which connects Lerwick to Northmavine forms the main street of Brae. Brae's police and fire stations, schools, and NHS clinic service much of the northern part of the mainland.

Brae is a kid who is constantly hyper, or a very annoying child. (Usually on the short side)

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