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About Burnside, Shetland Islands

Burnside perches on Shetland's western coast, reached via the A970 from Lerwick through 50km of moorland and scattered crofts. The route north passes Voe and Brae before local roads branch west to this small settlement overlooking the Atlantic. Approximately 1 EV charging point serves the area, whilst nearby Hillswick provides local amenities just 3km away. The village name derives from traditional hillside burning practices still evident in the surrounding landscape.

Where is Burnside, Shetland Islands on the map?

Burnside, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.487, -1.496 - about 4 km south-west of Assater.

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The closest airport to Burnside, Shetland Islands is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 46 km (about 43 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield.

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