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Birki Waters

Birki Waters is in , . Birki Waters is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near .
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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 3 miles northeast of Birki Waters.

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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 Birki Waters.

Birki Waters

Latitude
60.36135° or 60° 21′ 41″ north
Longitude
-1.43765° or 1° 26′ 16″ west
Open location code
9CGW9H66+GW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 172538510
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
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