Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bigton Wick
Bigton Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Bigton Wick is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Bigton Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This coastal feature is notable for its rugged cliffs and scenic views of the surrounding sea. Visitors can expect a striking landscape that showcases the dramatic geology typical of this region. The area is suited for outdoor activities such as walking and photography, appealing to those interested in Scotland's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 59.9833, -1.3500
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2655678 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bigton Wick?
- Bigton Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JA).
- What is Bigton Wick?
- Bigton Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Bigton Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JA.
- How do I get to Bigton Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.