Boddam
Boddam is a village on the island of Mainland, in Shetland, Scotland. Boddam is an area of Dunrossness in the South Mainland of Shetland. Although Boddam is just the name for the few houses at the head of the voe, including the slaughterhouse, the nearby estates of Hillock, Dalsetter Wynd, and Turniebrae are also usually referred to as being in Boddam.- Hamlet
- …lies at an elevation of 16 feet (5 metres)
- Description: village in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
- Also known as“Bodam”“Boddam, Shetland”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Shetland Crofthouse Museum and Loch of Huesbreck.
Shetland Crofthouse Museum
Museum
The Shetland Museum and Archives is a museum in Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Exnaboe and Toab.
Exnaboe
Hamlet
Exnaboe, locally referred to as 'bö', is a settlement… Exnaboe is situated 2½ miles south of Boddam.
Toab
Village
Toab is the southernmost village on Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. Toab is situated 2½ miles south of Boddam.
Boddam
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Latitude
59.92467° or 59° 55′ 29″ north
Longitude
-1.29064° or 1° 17′ 26″ west
Open location code
9CFWWPF5+VP
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Scots—“Boddam” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Dunrossness and Dalsetter.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Boddam Playing Field and Dunrossness Parish Church.
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