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About Swinister

Swinister perches on Shetland's southern tip, minutes from Sumburgh Airport via the A970. The village sits amongst typical Shetland moorland, with Lerwick 25 minutes north on the main road. About 8 fast EV chargers serve the area, crucial for island touring. The nearby Sumburgh Head lighthouse watches over waters where Atlantic and North Sea currents clash in perpetual foam.

Where is Swinister on the map?

Swinister is in Scotland, at 60.004, -1.251 - about 8 km south of Aithsetter.

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What is the closest airport to Swinister?

The closest airport to Swinister is Sumburgh Airport, 19 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, Foula Airfield.

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