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Puffin at Sumburgh Head, Shetland Isles. 17/7/12

Sumburgh Head is an imposing and prominent spur of rock at the southernmost point of mainland Shetland, where the Atlantic meets the North Sea.

It is the first view of mainland Shetland for anyone arriving by ferry and is an impressive sight.

Shetland’s capital town, Lerwick is 26 miles north of Sumburgh Head, and the islands main airport is approximately one mile away.

The Shetland Islands are located 600 miles north of London. There are over 100 islands within the vibrant archipelago, 15 of which are inhabited.

Description
Puffin at Sumburgh Head, Shetland Isles. 17/7/12

Sumburgh Head is an imposing and prominent spur of rock at the southernmost point of mainland Shetland, where the Atlantic meets the North Sea.

It is the first view of mainland Shetland for anyone arriving by ferry and is an impressive sight.

Shetland’s capital town, Lerwick is 26 miles north of Sumburgh Head, and the islands main airport is approximately one mile away.

The Shetland Islands are located 600 miles north of London. There are over 100 islands within the vibrant archipelago, 15 of which are inhabited.