The White Wife of Watlee is a legendary ghost figure on the island of Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. She is said to haunt the road near Loch Watlee, and there have been many sightings of her over the years. 

The legend of the White Wife dates back centuries. There are many different versions of the story, but one of the most common is that she was the ghost of a bride who was murdered on her wedding night. Another version of the story is that she is the ghost of a woman who drowned in Loch Watlee. 

They have erected a statue of the White Wife near the loch, which can be very eerie to see on a gloomy, foggy day (or night).

How to get there:

The White Wife of Watlee statue is located on the island of Unst, in the Shetland Islands. To get to Unst, you will need to take two ferries from Mainland Shetland. The ferry journey takes approximately 75 minutes.

Once you arrive on Unst, the White Wife of Watlee statue is located 4 miles up north direction Baltasound from the ferry terminal. You can see it along the A968.

Best time:

A foogy and gloomy day to enhance the eerie atmosphere.

Parking: 

Roadside parking just next to the statue.

What to shoot:

The statue of the White Wife of Watlee is a unique and fascinating attraction. It is a great place to learn about the island's folklore and to experience the gloomy side of the Shetland landscape.

In addition to the statue, there are a number of other things to see and do in the area. You can visit the Loch Watlee Nature Reserve, which is home to a variety of birds and wildlife.