Noss
Noss is a locality in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Noss is situated nearby to the locality South Scousburgh, as well as near the hamlet Hillwell.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Colsay and Loch of Spiggie.
Colsay
Islet
Photo: Robbie, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Colsay is an uninhabited island off the South West coast of Mainland, Shetland. Fora Ness lies to the south, across the Muckle Sound. The highest elevation is 44 metres, and there is an ancient cairn on the summit.
Loch of Huesbreck
Reservoir
Photo: Ken Craig, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Loch of Huesbreck is a reservoir, which is situated 2½ miles southeast of Noss.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bigton and Toab.
Bigton
Village
Photo: Rob Farrow, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Bigton is a small settlement on South Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. Bigton is within the civil parish of Dunrossness. The Stewarts owned Bigton from 1634. Bigton is situated 3 miles northeast of Noss.
Toab
Village
Photo: Robbie, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Toab is the southernmost village on Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. It is part of Virkie and overlooks Sumburgh Airport. Toab is within the parish of Dunrossness. The name Toab may come from the old Norse hópr or hóp meaning a small landlocked bay or lagoon. Toab is situated 3½ miles southeast of Noss.
Noss
- Type: Locality
- Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
59.93212° or 59° 55′ 56″ northLongitude
-1.35903° or 1° 21′ 33″ westElevation
105 feet (32 metres)Open location code
9CFWWJJR+R9GeoNames ID
13277287
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