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About Hillwell

Hillwell sits near Shetland's southern tip, minutes from Sumburgh Airport via the A970. Most visitors drive the 40km route from Lerwick, whilst locals use minor roads connecting nearby settlements. The village offers roughly one EV charging point and sits close to Jarlshof's remarkable 4,000-year archaeological site.

Where is Hillwell on the map?

Hillwell is in Scotland, at 59.910, -1.334 - about 22 km south-west of Aithsetter.

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The closest airport to Hillwell is Sumburgh Airport, 8 km (about 12 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

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