Virkie
Virkie is the most southerly district of Shetland, other than Fair Isle and is best defined as the area south of the Ward Hill in Dunrossness, also locally referred to as "below da hill", or "da laich Ness".
- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 90 feet (30 metres)
- Description: human settlement in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include Sumburgh Airport and Lady’s Holm.
Sumburgh Airport
Sumburgh Airport is the main airport serving the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Lady’s Holm
Lady's Holm is an island off southern Mainland in the Shetland Islands.
Little Holm
Little Holm is a small island to the west of South Mainland in Shetland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Toab and Exnaboe.
Virkie
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Latitude
59.88665° or 59° 53′ 12″ north
Longitude
-1.30767° or 1° 18′ 28″ west
Open location code
9CFWVMPR+MW
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In Other Languages
“Virkie” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Virkie”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Hestingott and North Town.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Erne’s Ward and Bay of Quendale.
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