North Haven
The island's harbour sits in a sheltered inlet on the east side, toward the north. The ferry lands here, and the bird observatory stands nearby.
Minimalist map poster · United Kingdom
Fair Isle Map Poster & Print
59.5326° N / 1.6276° W
A small, cliff-bound island between Orkney and Shetland, with crofts in the south and high moorland to the north.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Fair Isle in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Fair Isle, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Fair Isle at home
The island
About this Fair Isle map poster
Fair Isle lies alone in the sea between Orkney and Shetland and is administratively part of Shetland. It is a small island with high cliffs along much of its coast, cut by deep geos and stacks. The north is rugged, open moorland. The south is gentler, divided into crofts and fields, and this is where most of the island's small population lives.
The island is known far beyond its size. Its name is attached to a style of stranded knitting with bands of patterned colour, and its bird observatory has recorded a remarkable number of rare migrant species over the decades. Most of the island belongs to the National Trust for Scotland, and it gives its name to a sea area in the shipping forecast.
A Fair Isle map poster is compact but detailed. The coastline is intricately notched, the main road runs south from the harbour through the crofting land, and a scatter of houses marks the southern end. With so little built area, the island's shape and cliffs take the lead, framed by open sea on every side.
- Area
- 768 km²
- Coordinates
- 59.5326° N / 1.6276° W
- Region
- Fair Isle, Island · United Kingdom
Southern crofts
In the south, fields and scattered houses spread across lower ground. They form the only settled pattern on the map and are crossed by a few short roads.
Cliffs and geos
High cliffs ring much of the island and are broken by narrow inlets and sea stacks, giving the coastline a finely serrated edge that shows well at larger sizes.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Fair Isle
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Fair Isle
A map that means something
Birders, knitters and listeners to the shipping forecast all have a reason to know Fair Isle, even if they have never landed there. A map poster gives the name a shape. For those who have visited, it marks a place that is hard to reach and easy to remember.
Personalise the title and subtitle with a date, a bird you saw or a simple line of text, and change the coordinates if you wish. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Printed matte posters, framed or unframed, ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Fair Isle posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Fair Isle map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Fair Isle poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Fair Isle poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Fair Isle poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Fair Isle poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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