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About Silwick

Silwick lies on Mainland Shetland's west coast, reached via the A970 from Lerwick then local roads. The 45-minute drive from Lerwick/Tingwall Airport crosses typical moorland terrain. The parish church houses an exceptional collection of 18th-century maritime gravestones.

Where is Silwick on the map?

Silwick is in Scotland, at 60.167, -1.473 - about 23 km south-east of Brunatwatt.

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The closest airport to Silwick is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 35 km (about 39 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield, Sumburgh Airport.

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