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About Valsgarth

Valsgarth sits on Unst, Britain's northernmost inhabited island in the Shetlands. Reaching it requires ferries from mainland Shetland via Yell, making it a proper expedition rather than a day trip. The village lies near Hermaness Nature Reserve, where gannets nest on dramatic clifftops beside Muckle Flugga lighthouse - Britain's most northerly beacon.

Where is Valsgarth on the map?

Valsgarth is in Scotland, at 60.796, -0.818 - about 28 km north of Brough Lodge.

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The closest airport to Valsgarth is Sumburgh Airport, 131 km (about 3 h 18 min by car).

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