About Westerwick

Westerwick is a small coastal settlement on Shetland's Mainland, about 45 minutes' drive west from Lerwick via the A970 and local roads. The village serves as a base for exploring the western peninsulas and offers access to dramatic Atlantic coastline. Electric vehicle drivers will find approximately 3 public fast chargers in the area, essential for touring these remote islands. Traditional crofting landscapes surround the village, where local roads often terminate at working fishing harbours.

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Westerwick is in Scotland, at 60.170, -1.488 - about 23 km south-east of Brunatwatt.

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