Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh
Sumburgh in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Sumburgh is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sumburgh is a small settlement in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, within the parish of Dunrossness. Sumburgh is located at the south end of the Mainland on Sumburgh Head. Shetland's commercial airport, Sumburgh Airport is located just outside the village to the north. The settlement has a population of approximately 100. The archaeological site of Jarlshof is situated to the west of Sumburgh, adjacent to Sumburgh Hotel.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8667, -1.2833
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sumburgh?
- Sumburgh is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 59.8667°, -1.2833°.
- Is Sumburgh free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Sumburgh is free.