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About Cunnister

Cunnister is a small settlement on Yell, Shetland's second-largest island, reached via ferry from the mainland to Lerwick, then the A970 to Toft and another ferry to Ulsta. The B9081 continues north through moorland to reach this remote coastal spot near Gutcher ferry terminal. The name derives from Old Norse "Kolbeins-staðir," testament to the islands' deep Scandinavian roots.

Where is Cunnister on the map?

Cunnister is in Scotland, at 60.650, -1.038 - about 14 km north-west of Brough Lodge.

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The closest airport to Cunnister is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 67 km (about 1 h 55 min by car).

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