Hamars Ness

Hamars Ness is a headland on the island of in , Scotland. The name is from the Old Norse Hamarsnes meaning "craggy headland". A ro-ro ferry is operated from here, which links Fetlar to the Shetland , and to the island of .
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  • Type: Point
  • Description: headland on Fetlar, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “Hamarsnes”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Sound Gruney and Urie Lingey.

Islet
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is one of the islands.

Islet
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is one of the Shetland Islands.

Island
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is a small lying between Yell and in the Shetland Islands, . is situated 2½ miles southwest of Hamars Ness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tresta and Houbie.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3 miles southeast of Hamars Ness.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 3½ miles southeast of Hamars Ness.

Village
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is a settlement on the northeast coast of in the islands. is situated 3½ miles northwest of Hamars Ness.

Hamars Ness

Latitude
60.63057° or 60° 37′ 50″ north
Longitude
-0.93602° or 0° 56′ 10″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9CGXJ3J7+6H
Geo­Names ID
2647587
Wiki­data ID
Q5644112
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Hamars Ness” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Hamars Ness Point”
  • Cebuano: “Hamars Ness”
  • Faroese: “Hamars Ness”
  • Swedish: “Hamars Ness Point”
  • Swedish: “Hamars Ness”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Brough Lodge and Herra.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Urie Ness and Ness of Brough.

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Worth a closer look: Lerwick and Fair Isle.

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