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Scalloway

Scotland

Scalloway, the former capital of Shetland, lies 6 miles west of Lerwick on the A970. This sheltered harbour town serves as the gateway to western Mainland Shetland, with roads branching off to coastal communities. The dramatic ruins of Scalloway Castle, built by the notorious Earl Patrick Stewart in 1600, tower over the town centre.

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The closest airport to Scalloway is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 9 km (about 9 min by car). Other airports nearby: Sumburgh Airport, Foula Airfield.

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Scalloway is in Scotland, at 60.138, -1.277 - about 15 km north of Aithsetter.