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About Scarvister

Scarvister lies on Shetland's west coast among scattered settlements reached via the A971 from Lerwick. The 30-kilometre drive from Tingwall Airport takes about 45 minutes through rolling hills and coastal views. Three public EV chargers serve the western district. The village sits near dramatic cliffs formed from some of Britain's oldest Precambrian rocks.

Where is Scarvister on the map?

Scarvister is in Scotland, at 60.166, -1.454 - about 22 km south-east of Brunatwatt.

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The closest airport to Scarvister is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 34 km (about 38 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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