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About Grunasound

Grunasound lies on West Burra in Shetland's southern islands, reached via the A970 and B9074 across the connecting bridges from the mainland. It's about 20 minutes from Lerwick, making it a straightforward drive for locals, whilst long-distance visitors typically arrive via ferry or Sumburgh Airport. The settlement overlooks Grunasound Voe in classic Shetland fashion, with its name deriving from Old Norse meaning "shallow water."

Where is Grunasound on the map?

Grunasound is in Scotland, at 60.083, -1.332 - about 23 km north-west of Aithsetter.

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The closest airport to Grunasound is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 17 km (about 21 min by car). Other airports nearby: Sumburgh Airport, Foula Airfield.

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