Northmavine
Northmavine or Northmaven is a sparsely populated peninsula in Shetland, forming the northernmost part of Mainland. The name comes from Old Norse norðan mœv-eið, meaning "north of the narrow isthmus".
- Type: Peninsula
- Description: presque-isle in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
- Also known as: “Northmaven”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hillswick.
Northmavine
- Categories: presque-isle and landform
- Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
60.50053° or 60° 30′ 2″ north
Longitude
-1.39801° or 1° 23′ 53″ west
Population
741
Elevation
249 feet (76 metres)
UN/LOCODE
GB NME
Open location code
9CGWGJ22+6Q
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Slovenian—“Northmavine” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Northmavine”
- Catalan: “Northmavine”
- Danish: “Northmavine”
- French: “Northmavine”
- German: “Northmavine”
- Japanese: “ノースメイヴィン半島”
- Polish: “Northmavine”
- Scots: “Northmavine”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Norðan Mæfeið”
- Slovenian: “Northmavine”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Voe and Hogaland.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Faan Hill and Mainland.
Shetland Islands: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Lerwick and Fair Isle.
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