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About Braewick, Shetland Islands

Braewick perches on Shetland's Atlantic coast along the A971, about half an hour west of Lerwick via Tingwall. The village sits near the island's narrowest point, making it a natural stopping point for those exploring the western parishes or heading to the remote archaeological sites beyond. With approximately 11 fast chargers across the region, electric vehicle users are well catered for. The bay's distinctive pebble beach once provided stones for the islands' traditional mills.

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Braewick, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.306, -1.394 - about 17 km north-east of Brunatwatt.

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The closest airport to Braewick, Shetland Islands is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 25 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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