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Ayres of Selivoe
Ayres of Selivoe occupies Mainland Shetland's western edge, reached via the A971 from Lerwick/Tingwall Airport about 25 kilometres away. The settlement connects to nearby Gruting and West Houlland within a couple of kilometres, with Walls serving as a local hub 7 kilometres distant. The name derives from Old Norse "eyrr" meaning gravel beach, and the distinctive shingle formations that inspired this ancient designation remain clearly visible today.
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The closest airport to Ayres of Selivoe is Foula Airfield, 15 km (about 30 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Sumburgh Airport.
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Ayres of Selivoe is in Scotland, at 60.221, -1.485 - about 7 km south-east of Brunatwatt.