The Skerry
The Skerry is an islet in Shetland Islands, Scotland. The Skerry is situated near the locality Meo Ness, as well as near the hamlet Springfield.Places of Interest
Highlights: Fair Isle and South Lighthouse.
George Waterston Memorial Centre and Museum
Museum
The George Waterston Memorial Centre and Museum is a local museum in Fair Isle, Scotland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Stonybreck.
The Skerry
- Type: Islet
- Description: island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
- Categories: island, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.50725° or 59° 30′ 26″ north
Longitude
-1.65079° or 1° 39′ 3″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
9CFWG84X+VM
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastline
OpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
GeoNames ID
Wikidata ID
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“The Skerry” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “The Skerry (gamay nga pulo)”
- Cebuano: “The Skerry”
- Swedish: “The Skerry (Fair Isle)”
- Swedish: “The Skerry”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Meo Ness and Springfield.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Fair Isle Lighthouse Keeper’s Golf Course and Green Holm.
Shetland Islands: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Lerwick and Fair Isle.
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