Skip to content

Table of contents

About Houlland, Shetland Islands

Houlland sits near Sumburgh Airport on Shetland's southern tip, connected by the A970 that runs the length of Mainland. It's 45 minutes from Lerwick through moorland and farming country, with shorter hops to neighbouring villages like Sandwick and Stove. About 5 EV charging points serve the area. The village sits close to Sumburgh Head lighthouse, marking Shetland's southernmost point with dramatic cliffs popular for seal and seabird watching.

Where is Houlland, Shetland Islands on the map?

Houlland, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.002, -1.235 - about 8 km south of Aithsetter.

How far is Houlland, Shetland Islands from where I am?

Use your device location to see the distance to Houlland, Shetland Islands, how long the drive takes, and directions from where you are.

Find hotels in Houlland, Shetland Islands

Rent a car near Houlland, Shetland Islands

Play a pub crawl round in Houlland, Shetland Islands

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Houlland, Shetland Islands. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Houlland, Shetland Islands9 holes, one ball

Popular destinations close by

Nearby essentials

What is the closest airport to Houlland, Shetland Islands?

The closest airport to Houlland, Shetland Islands is Sumburgh Airport, 20 km (about 21 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

Share Route

Save for offline?

We'll download this route and its map area so it works without a connection. This can take a moment -- you can keep using the app while it finishes.