- Whalsay is not a city, but rather an island located in the Shetland Islands in Scotland. It is the sixth largest island in the Shetland archipelago and has a population of approximately 1,000 people. The main settlement on Whalsay is called Symbister, which is where most of the island's amenities are located. While Whalsay may not be a city, it is a picturesque and close-knit community with its own unique charm.