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About Northdale

Northdale lies on Unst, Britain's northernmost inhabited island, reached via two ferry crossings from mainland Shetland. The A968 connects scattered communities across this windswept landscape of ancient settlements and dramatic coastlines. The village sits near Hermaness Nature Reserve, where puffins nest on clifftops marking Britain's northernmost point.

Where is Northdale on the map?

Northdale is in Scotland, at 60.804, -0.824 - about 29 km north of Brough Lodge.

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The closest airport to Northdale is Sumburgh Airport, 132 km (about 3 h 19 min by car).

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