Towns & cities · Scottish Islands
Hamnavoe
Hamnavoe — village on West Burra, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hamnavoe is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village on West Burra, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1056°, -1.3356°.
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Place summary
Hamnavoe is a town located in the Scottish Islands, with the postcode ZE2. It is characterised by its coastal setting and local community atmosphere. The town serves as a hub for nearby islands and offers insight into the region's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1056, -1.3356
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q689132 (CC0)
- commons: Hamnavoe harbour West Burra Shetland.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Viewpoints · 0.7 km
Brough Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Bruna Ness
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Papa
Islands · 1.9 km
Burland Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.2 km
Wester Heog
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Oxna
Islands · 2.4 km
Grevis Field
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Green Holm
Islands · 2.5 km
Hamnavoe is located in the Scottish Islands and offers a variety of scenic spots for visitors. You can explore the surrounding islands, including East Burra, West Burra, and Hildasay. The area also features Cunningsburgh castle and Mail Church for those interested in local landmarks.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
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Things to see in Hamnavoe
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East Burra
East Burra — one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
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Hildasay
Hildasay — uninhabited island off the west coast of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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South Havra
South Havra — uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland.
Flagship📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
West Burra
West Burra — one of the Scalloway Islands, a subgroup of the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Aith Voe
Aith Voe — bay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Fugla Ness Lighthouse
Fugla Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Islands · Scottish Islands
Green Holm
Green Holm — island north of Burra, Shetland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Linga
Linga — island near Hildasay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, one of the Scalloway Islands.
📷 4Islands · Scottish Islands
Little Havra
Little Havra — small island off the west of South Mainland in Shetland, Scotland.
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📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Mousa Sound Viewpoint
Mousa Sound Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Papa
Papa — uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Islands · Scottish Islands
West Head of Papa
West Head of Papa in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Farms (open to visitors) · Scottish Islands
Aithsetter
Aithsetter in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Nearby
📷 3📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Fugla Ness Lighthouse
Fugla Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Beaches · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove Entrance
Smugglers Cove Entrance — a beach in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Brough Hill
Brough Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Hamnavoe
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Scalloway Caravan Park
Scalloway Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh House Hostel
Islesburgh House Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Levenwick Campsite
Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamnavoe?
- Hamnavoe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9LA).
- What is Hamnavoe?
- Hamnavoe — village on West Burra, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Hamnavoe?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9LA.
- Is Hamnavoe free to visit?
- Yes, Hamnavoe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hamnavoe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9LA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.