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- Map of Laxfirth, Shetland Islands
- About Laxfirth, Shetland Islands
- Where is Laxfirth, Shetland Islands on the map?
- How far is Laxfirth, Shetland Islands from where I am?
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3About Laxfirth, Shetland Islands
Laxfirth is a small settlement on Mainland Shetland's east coast, reached via the A970 about 20km north of Lerwick. The main road connects several nearby communities and continues toward Brae, making it a useful waypoint for island travel. The settlement sits beside a narrow sea inlet where the name recalls the Old Norse words for salmon and fjord, marking where Atlantic salmon historically made their seasonal runs upstream.
Where is Laxfirth, Shetland Islands on the map?
Laxfirth, Shetland Islands is in Scotland, at 60.319, -1.140 - about 33 km north of Beosetter.
How far is Laxfirth, Shetland Islands from where I am?
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What is the closest airport to Laxfirth, Shetland Islands?
The closest airport to Laxfirth, Shetland Islands is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 20 km (about 22 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.