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About Tangwick

Tangwick perches on Mainland Shetland's northwest coast, reached via the A970 from Sumburgh Airport then the B9078 through Hillswick. The 90-minute drive from the airport passes through classic Shetland scenery of rolling hills and scattered settlements. About one EV charging point serves the area. The village overlooks Tangwick Haa, a 17th-century laird's house turned museum celebrating the islands' maritime heritage.

Where is Tangwick on the map?

Tangwick is in Scotland, at 60.485, -1.581 - about 10 km west of Assater.

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What is the closest airport to Tangwick?

The closest airport to Tangwick is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 52 km (about 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Foula Airfield.

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