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About Punds

Punds is a small settlement near Sumburgh Airport on Mainland Shetland's southern tip. Reached via the A970 from Lerwick (45 minutes), it's perfectly placed for exploring the area's Iron Age sites and seabird colonies at Sumburgh Head. You can watch the distinctive Loganair Islander aircraft taking off for the outer islands from your doorstep.

Where is Punds on the map?

Punds is in Scotland, at 59.886, -1.280 - about 25 km south of Aithsetter.

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What is the closest airport to Punds?

The closest airport to Punds is Sumburgh Airport, 3 km (about 7 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

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