Laxo
{{Distinguish|Lakso}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Infobox UK place
| official_name= Laxo
| label_position= top
| country= Scotland
| static_image_name= Laxo - geograph.org.uk - 1600785.jpg
| static_image_caption= Laxo
| population=
| os_grid_reference= HU443635
| coordinates = {{coord|60.354|-1.197|display=inline,title}}
| post_town= SHETLAND
| postcode_area= ZE
| postcode_district= ZE2
| dial_code= 01595
| constituency_westminster= Orkney and Shetland
| civil_parish= Nesting
| unitary_scotland= Shetland
| lieutenancy_scotland= Shetland
| constituency_scottish_parliament= Shetland
}}
Laxo is a small settlement at the end of Laxo Voe in Vidlin, Shetland, Scotland.
A ferry from the Mainland to Symbister in Whalsay operates from the nearby Laxo Ferry Terminal,{{cite web|url=http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/whalsay/ferry/|title=Whalsay Ferry|publisher=Undiscovered Scotland|accessdate=15 December 2014}} and is operated by the Shetland Islands Council.
North of Laxo is the Hill of Laxowater and a 1 km long loch called Laxo Water which is an excellent trout fishing location.
Laxo Cottage, a distinctive white house with black corner stones, used to be the water bailiff's house.
References
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External links
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- [http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/1211/details/laxo/ Canmore - Laxo Cairn site record]
Category:Villages in Mainland, Shetland
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