The Skate
The Skate is a point in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The Skate is situated near the hamlet Saltness, as well as near the village Symbister.- Point
- …lies at an elevation of around 150 feet (50 metres)
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Whalsay and West Linga.
West Linga
West Linga is an uninhabited island located between Mainland and Whalsay in Shetland, Scotland.
Little Linga
Islet
Little Linga is a small uninhabited island in the Shetland Islands.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Huxter and Neap.
Neap
Neap is a small village in the east coast of the Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
3½ miles southwest of The Skate
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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Localities in the Area
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