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About East Burrafirth

East Burrafirth is a small coastal settlement on Shetland's west side, reached via the A971 from Lerwick in about 45 minutes. The village overlooks Aith Voe and serves as a handy base for exploring the western peninsulas, with Aith and Bixter both nearby. You can still spot ancient stone fish traps in the bay at low tide.

Where is East Burrafirth on the map?

East Burrafirth is in Scotland, at 60.305, -1.338 - about 21 km west of Billister.

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Gonfirth3 mi 5 minAith, Shetland Islands3 mi 10 minBraewick, Shetland Islands5 mi 15 minTwatt6 mi 15 minBixter6 mi 10 minTumblin7 mi 15 minVoe, Shetland Islands 27 mi 15 minEast Houlland7 mi 15 minEffirth8 mi 15 minTresta, Shetland Islands8 mi 15 minClousta8 mi 20 minLaxo9 mi 15 minSemblister9 mi 15 minStanydale9 mi 20 minSandsound10 mi 20 min

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The closest airport to East Burrafirth is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 28 km (about 28 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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