Spindle

Spindle is a hill in , and has an elevation of 138 feet. Spindle is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mavis Grind and Brae.

Locality
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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. is situated 3½ miles northeast of Spindle.

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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.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet on , in the island's west, , Scotland. Approximately seventy people live here, many of whom are commuters, but local industries include mussel farming, and crofting. is in the parish of Sandsting. is situated 4½ miles south of Spindle.

Spindle

Latitude
60.36523° or 60° 21′ 55″ north
Longitude
-1.46705° or 1° 28′ 1″ west
Elevation
138 feet (42 metres)
Open location code
9CGW9G8M+35
Geo­Names ID
12616151
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