Broch of West Burrafirth

#3714 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Broch of West Burrafirth is an Iron Age broch located on the west side of Mainland, Shetland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°17'54"N, 1°32'18"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Broch of West Burrafirth – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanydale Temple, Scord of Brouster, Vementry, Papa Stour.

4.7 miSE
Archaeological site
Stanydale Temple, Walls
120 min walk • Stanydale Temple is a Neolithic site on Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. It is located in a field to the south of the modern village of Stanydale, roughly 21 miles by road northwest of Lerwick, to the northeast of the village of Gruting.
3.4 miS
Archaeological site
Scord of Brouster, Walls
87 min walk • The Scord of Brouster is one of the earliest Neolithic farm sites in Shetland, Scotland. It has been dated to 2220 BC with a time window of 80 years on either side. It comprises three houses, several fields surrounded by walls, and a cairn.
3.4 miNE
Island
Vementry
86 min walk • Vementry is an uninhabited Scottish island in Shetland on the north side of the West Mainland, lying south of Muckle Roe.
6 miW
Island
Papa Stour
153 min walk • One of the most striking features of Papa Stour is its stunning coastline, which is dotted with sea caves, natural arches, and towering cliffs that provide breathtaking views of the surrounding sea. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastal paths, explore...
3.6 miS
Neighbourhood
West Mainland, Walls
92 min walk • The West Mainland of the Shetland Islands is the part of the Mainland lying west of Aith.
6.1 miNE
Island
Muckle Roe
156 min walk • Muckle Roe is an island in Shetland, Scotland, in St. Magnus Bay, to the west of Mainland. It has a population of around 130 people, who mainly croft and live in the south east of the island. 'Muckle' is Scots for 'big' or 'great'.