Ness of Burgi
The Ness of Burgi is a narrow peninsula that stretches to the south from the Scat Ness headland of Mainland, Shetland, a Scottish island. It is in the parish of Dunrossness.
- Peninsula
- …lies at an elevation of around 20 feet (10 metres)
- …is also known as “Ness of Burgi Peninsula”
- Description: peninsula on Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ness of Burgi fort and Horse Island.
Horse Island
Islet
Horse Island or Horse Holm, known locally as Da Holm, is one of the Shetland Islands.
Lady’s Holm
Islet
Lady's Holm is an island off southern Mainland in the Shetland Islands.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Scatness and Sumburgh.
Ness of Burgi
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Latitude
59.85962° or 59° 51′ 35″ north
Longitude
-1.31046° or 1° 18′ 38″ west
Open location code
9CFWVM5Q+RR
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Ness of Burgi” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Ness of Burgi”
- German: “Ness of Burgi”
- Swedish: “Ness of Burgi”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Grutness and Virkie.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include West Voe of Sumburgh and Scat Ness.
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