Bressay lies due south of Whalsay, west of the Isle of Noss, and north of Mousa.

[3] The southern half of the island has been identified as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.

On one side, there is an engraving of two men with crosiers, as well as various animals including horses, pigs, and what appears to be someone in the process of being swallowed by two sea monsters.

During the summer months, a passenger ferry service links the east coast of Bressay with the nature reserve Isle of Noss.

The Bressay Church building is located close to the Marina, near the centre of the west coast of the island.