Scatness

Scatness is a settlement on the headland of Scat Ness at the southern tip of , , Scotland, across the from and close to , the Shetland Islands' main airport.
  • Village
  • …lies at an elevation of around 70 feet (20 metres)
  • Description: village in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK

Places of Interest

Discover Sumburgh Airport and Old Scatness.
is the main airport serving the Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Archaeological site
is an archeological site on Scat Ness…
Nature reserve
is the best-known prehistoric archaeological site in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sumburgh and Toab.
is a village near the southern tip…
Village
is the southernmost village on , , Scotland.
, locally referred to as 'bö', is a settlement…
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Latitude
59.87547° or 59° 52′ 32″ north
Longitude
-1.30672° or 1° 18′ 24″ west
Open location code
9CFWVMGV+58
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Open­Street­Map feature
place = village
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Basque to French—“Scatness” goes by many names.
ScatnessBasque
ScatnessDutch

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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