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About Cumlewick

Cumlewick is a small village near Sumburgh Airport on Shetland's southern tip, making it many visitors' first glimpse of Scotland's northernmost islands. The A970 from Lerwick connects to local roads serving this quiet settlement and its neighbours like Sandwick. The village sits amongst typical Shetland moorland and rocky coastlines, with one public EV charger available locally. Cumlewick's claim to fame is its proximity to Jarlshof archaeological site, showcasing 4,000 years of continuous human habitation.

Where is Cumlewick on the map?

Cumlewick is in Scotland, at 59.990, -1.240 - about 10 km south of Aithsetter.

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The closest airport to Cumlewick is Sumburgh Airport, 21 km (about 25 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

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