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Huxter, Shetland Islands
Huxter sits on Whalsay island, reached by a 20-minute ferry from Laxo on the Shetland mainland. The journey involves driving 25km north from Lerwick on the A970, then catching the regular ferry service to Symbister. From there, it's just 3km west to Huxter along the island's main road. The settlement enjoys a sheltered spot on Whalsay's western shore, with views across to the mainland hills. The island has roughly one EV fast charger and is served by a grass airstrip for small aircraft.
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The closest airport to Huxter, Shetland Islands is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 36 km (about 2 h 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.
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Huxter, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.342, -0.987 - about 21 km east of Billister.