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About Gunnister

Gunnister perches on Unst, the Shetlands' northernmost inhabited island, reached via two ferry crossings from Mainland Shetland. The A970 to Toft, then ferries via Yell to reach Unst's local road network. About 4 EV charging points serve the area. The village provides access to Hermaness National Nature Reserve and Britain's northernmost point.

Where is Gunnister on the map?

Gunnister is in Scotland, at 60.716, -0.925 - about 15 km north of Brough Lodge.

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The closest airport to Gunnister is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 77 km (about 2 h 26 min by car).

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