The Skate

The Skate is a point in , . The Skate is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the village .
  • Point
  • …lies at an elevation of around 150 feet (50 metres)

Places of Interest Nearby

Discover Whalsay and West Linga.
is an uninhabited island located between and in , .
Islet
is a small uninhabited island in the Shetland Islands.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Huxter and Neap.
is a crofting township in southeastern …
1½ miles east of The Skate
is a small village in the east coast of the Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
3½ miles southwest of The Skate
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Latitude
60.35° or 60° 21′ north
Longitude
-1.03333° or 1° 2′ west
Open location code
9CGW8XX8+XM
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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

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