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Broch of West Burrafirth

#3714 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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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.

  • stanydale temple walls4.7 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.

  • scord of brouster walls3.4 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.

  • vementry3.4 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.

  • papa stour6 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...

  • west mainland walls location map
    3.6 miS
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    West Mainland, Walls

    92 min walk • The West Mainland of the Shetland Islands is the part of the Mainland lying west of Aith.

  • muckle roe6.1 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'.

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