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About Bretabister

Bretabister is a small Shetland settlement on the A970, about 20 minutes north of Lerwick near Laxfirth. The village sits amongst several similar communities connected by the main island road, with Lerwick/Tingwall Airport providing the primary access point for visitors. The settlement overlooks Laxfirth's tidal waters, where traditional fishing boats share moorings with modern fish farms.

Where is Bretabister on the map?

Bretabister is in Scotland, at 60.299, -1.131 - about 30 km north of Beosetter.

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The closest airport to Bretabister is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 16 km (about 16 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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