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3About Gletness
Gletness sits on Shetland's east coast, about 15km north of Lerwick via the A970 and local roads. The settlement overlooks Whalsay Sound and serves as a ferry connection point to Whalsay Island, one of Shetland's key fishing communities.
Where is Gletness on the map?
Gletness is in Scotland, at 60.247, -1.156 - about 33 km north of Aithsetter.
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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Gletness. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.
Pub Crawl Golf: Gletness9 holes, one ball
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What is the closest airport to Gletness?
The closest airport to Gletness is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 15 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.