Grif Skerry is an islet to the east ofWhalsay in theShetland Islands. Its name comes from theNorse orNorn for "deep seaskerry".[1]
The island is uninhabited, although there are some buildings on it. These are mostly fishermen's huts, and the remains of ahaaf fishing station, so that fishermen could shelter from bad weather.[1]
There are some caves on the island.
The Swarta (meaning "black") and Longa Skerries are offshore. The nearest island isEast Linga, andWhalsay is the nearest large island.
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