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About North Roe

North Roe occupies Shetland's northernmost tip, reached via the A970 from Lerwick in about 45 minutes. Most visitors drive the island's length after the Aberdeen ferry, though locals make short trips between nearby settlements like Burravoe and Sandvoe. The area offers one EV charging point. This remote community hosts the Shetland Space Centre at Lamba Ness - Britain's first commercial spaceport for small satellites.

Where is North Roe on the map?

North Roe is in Scotland, at 60.587, -1.336 - about 15 km north-east of Assater.

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Popular destinations close by

Burravoe, Shetland Islands1 mi 29 sHadd1 mi 29 sSandvoe2 mi 5 minIsbister, Shetland Islands2 mi 5 minSkelberry, Shetland Islands 22 mi 5 minHousetter4 mi 10 minNorth Collafirth5 mi 10 minVoe, Shetland Islands6 mi 10 minOllaberry8 mi 20 minHogaland9 mi 15 minAssater10 mi 25 minNorth Gluss10 mi 20 minHeylor10 mi 25 minBardister10 mi 20 minUrafirth13 mi 20 min

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The closest airport to North Roe is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 54 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield.

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