Wasbister Loch
Wasbister Loch lies within Wester, Rousay, and is known for its trout.
Also within the loch are two crannogs; ancient islands used for settlements during the Iron-Age, which can be found mostly in Ireland and Scotland. 'Crannog' derives from
the Old and Middle Irish words for 'tree'.
One of these islands is 'Burrian'. The other, which has a similar structure to Burrian, yet
is at the edge of the loch, is 'Brettaness'. The excavation of Brettaness, in 1974, showed
evidence of it of being inhabitied during Pictish occupation times, as well as the possible
presence of a medieval chapel.
Burrian:
Brettaness:
A shed located at the edge of the loch:
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