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About Quendale

Quendale perches at Shetland's southern tip, minutes from Sumburgh Airport via the A970. This remote spot offers dramatic coastal walks and archaeological sites, with the main road connecting north to Lerwick 40km away. Limited EV charging means planning ahead. The settlement boasts one of Shetland's few proper sandy beaches at Quendale Bay.

Where is Quendale on the map?

Quendale is in Scotland, at 59.910, -1.335 - about 22 km south-west of Aithsetter.

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The closest airport to Quendale is Sumburgh Airport, 8 km (about 13 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

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