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About Burraland

Burraland lies on Shetland's western coast, connected by the A971 from Lerwick - roughly 35 kilometers through moorland and past scattered lochs. The settlement clusters with nearby Walls and Stove, linked by winding minor roads typical of the islands. Electric vehicle drivers will find approximately 2 fast charging points in the area. The village overlooks Vaila Sound, where the small island of Vaila has provided natural shelter for local fishing boats for centuries.

Where is Burraland on the map?

Burraland is in Scotland, at 60.229, -1.595 - about 3 km south-west of Brunatwatt.

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Walls2 mi 10 minStove, Shetland Islands 22 mi 10 minMid Walls2 mi 10 minBrunatwatt3 mi 10 minHestaford4 mi 10 minDale of Walls4 mi 20 minBrowland5 mi 15 minWest Houlland5 mi 15 minGruting6 mi 20 minAyres of Selivoe6 mi 20 minUnifirth7 mi 20 minEffirth8 mi 15 minStanydale8 mi 20 minBrindister, Shetland Islands9 mi 25 minBixter9 mi 20 min

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The closest airport to Burraland is Foula Airfield, 5 km (about 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Sumburgh Airport.

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