Little Roe is an island in Yell Sound in the Shetland Islands The island's name is Norse in origin, from Rauðey Litla, meaning "small red island" in contradistinction to Muckle Roe, which is not nearby, but in St Magnus Bay.

[1] A light beacon has been built on the island.

The island's name derives from its red granite.

It is due east of the Northmavine at the entrance to Sullom Voe.

[2] Lamba is due north, and Uynarey, Brother Isle and Bigga between it and Yell Otters occasionally visit here, and puffins and storm petrels also nest here.