Gletness

Gletness is a locality in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Gletness is situated nearby to the locality Ling Ness, as well as near Ness of Skellister.

Places of Interest

Highlights include North Isle of Gletness and South Isle of Gletness.

North Isle of Gletness

Islet

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The North Isle of Gletness is one of the Shetland Islands. It is east of the Shetland Mainland, near Gletness in Nesting parish, and is so called in contradistinction to the South Isle of Gletness.

The South Isle of Gletness is an islet off Gletness, in Nesting in east central, Mainland, Shetland. It is 30m at its highest point. Amongst its features are some caves. The North Isle of Gletness is nearby.

Hoo Stack

Islet

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Hoo Stack is a small island off Nesting in Shetland. It is one and a half miles from the North Isle of Gletness. It is 34 metres at its highest point, and is home to a lighthouse, which was built in 1986. Hoo Stack is situated 2 miles east of Gletness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Neap and Huxter.

Neap

Locality

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Neap is a small village in the east coast of the Mainland of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Neap is situated at the end of the road from Brettabister, through Housabister and Kirkabister. Neap is situated 4½ miles northeast of Gletness.