Scottish Slope on a Hill Crossword Clue

Scottish slope on a hill crossword clue. A Daily two speed crossword puzzle question in Herald Sun newspaper, appear on Friday, 14 July 2017. 4 letters.

Answer: BRAE

Brae is a settlement on the island of Mainland in Shetland, Scotland. Traditionally a fishing village, with the construction of the nearby Sullom Voe Oil Terminal in the 1970s Brae grew rapidly, merging with the nearby village of Northbrae. It is located at the northeast end of Busta Voe, on the narrow isthmus that separates the mainland from Northmavine. The village also stages its own Up Helly Aa.

The A970 which connects Lerwick to Northmavine forms the main street of Brae. Brae’s police and fire stations, schools, and NHS clinic service much of the northern part of the mainland.