The Kames

The Kames is a cape in , . The Kames is situated near the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Sullom Voe and Little Roe.

Islet
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is an eight-mile-long voe or inlet off in the Shetland Islands.

Islet
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is an island in in the Shetland Islands… is situated 2½ miles northeast of The Kames.

The is a natural-gas processing plant in the , Scotland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brae and Ulsta.

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is on Mainland of the .

Village
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is a village in the south-west of the island of , , Scotland. is situated 5 miles northeast of The Kames.

Locality
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( is a narrow isthmus joining the… is situated 6 miles southwest of The Kames.

The Kames

Latitude
60.46667° or 60° 28′ north
Longitude
-1.3° or 1° 18′ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9CGWFM8X+MX
Geo­Names ID
2645928
Wiki­data ID
Q24640197
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“The Kames” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “The Kames”
  • Swedish: “The Kames”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Crooksetter and Bardister.

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Highlights: Vats Houllands and Brei Wick.

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