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3About South Scousburgh
South Scousburgh lies at Shetland's southern tip, reached via the A970 from Sumburgh Airport or Lerwick (25km). The settlement sits amongst rolling moorland and dramatic coastlines where the North Sea meets the Atlantic. Minor roads connect it to nearby Boddam and Bigton, whilst approximately one EV charging point serves the growing number of electric vehicle visitors. The area provides walking access to Jarlshof, an extraordinary archaeological site preserving 4,000 years of continuous human settlement.
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South Scousburgh is in Scotland, at 59.938, -1.322 - about 18 km south-west of Aithsetter.
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What is the closest airport to South Scousburgh?
The closest airport to South Scousburgh is Sumburgh Airport, 9 km (about 10 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.