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Uyea is an uninhabited island in Shetland, Scotland, lying south of Unst. It has an area of 2 km². Attractions on the island, which was home to Sir Basil Neven-Spence, MP, include a Bronze Age chambered cairn, and the 12th century Saint Olaf's chapel overlooking Brei Wick.

Another, smaller island named Uyea lies north west of the Northmavine peninsula of the Shetland Mainland.

 


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