Mavis Grind

Mavis Grind is a narrow isthmus joining the peninsula to the rest of the island of in the Shetland Islands, . It is just over 90 metres at its narrowest point.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brae.

is on Mainland of the . It was a tiny fishing village then grew rapidly in the 1970s with the construction of Sullom Voe oil terminal, and in 2011 the population was 856.

Mavis Grind

Latitude
60.39798° or 60° 23′ 53″ north
Longitude
-1.38492° or 1° 23′ 6″ west
Open location code
9CGW9JX8+52
Geo­Names ID
11398305
Wiki­data ID
Q958492
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In Other Languages

From Danish to Ukrainian—“Mavis Grind” goes by many names.
  • Danish: Mavis Grind
  • Dutch: Mavis Grind
  • French: Mavis Grind
  • German: Mavis Grind
  • Japanese: メイヴィス・グリンド
  • Ukrainian: Мевіс-Грінд

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Innbanks and Busta.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ell Wick and Holm of Culsetter.

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