The Skate

The Skate is a point in , . The Skate is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Whalsay and West Linga.

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is one of the , 5 miles…

Island
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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.

Hamlet
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is a crofting township in southeastern … is situated 1½ miles east of The Skate.

Locality
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is a small village in the east coast of the Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. is situated 3½ miles southwest of The Skate.

The Skate

Latitude
60.35° or 60° 21′ north
Longitude
-1.03333° or 1° 2′ west
Elevation
148 feet (45 metres)
Open location code
9CGW8XX8+XM
Geo­Names ID
2637783
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Places to explore: Saltness and Symbister.

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Highlights: Symbister and Ketill Holm.

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