Grutness | |
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![]() Grutness from the Fair Isle ferry jetty | |
Location within Shetland | |
OS grid reference | HU403099 |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SHETLAND |
Postcode district | ZE3 |
Dialling code | 01950 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Grutness is a small settlement and headland at the southern tip of the main island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Dunrossness.[1] It is located close to Sumburgh Head and is the terminus of the ferry service between the Shetland Mainland and Fair Isle. It has a pebbly beach and seals, whales and orcas can be seen in the sea nearby.[2]
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References
- ^ "Details of Parish of Dunrossness". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
- ^ "Grutness Beach". UK Beach Guide. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
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