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)
Other places nearby

Meal Beach
Beaches · 0.6 km

Fugla Ness Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.7 km

Smugglers Cove Entrance
Beaches · 0.7 km

Smugglers Cove
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 region and has a population of 0. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Hamnavoe
92 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Hamnavoe →
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West Burra
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Aith Voe
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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.
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Linga
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Islands · Scottish Islands
Little Havra
Little Havra — small island off the west of South Mainland in Shetland, Scotland.
Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Mousa Sound Viewpoint
Mousa Sound Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
Papa
Papa — uninhabited island in the Scalloway Islands, Shetland, Scotland.
Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Islands · Scottish Islands
West Head of Papa
West Head of Papa in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Farms (open to visitors) · Scottish Islands
Aithsetter
Aithsetter in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Fugla Ness Lighthouse
Fugla Ness Lighthouse — lighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Beaches · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove Entrance
Smugglers Cove Entrance — a beach in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
Smugglers Cove
Smugglers Cove is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Brough Hill
Brough Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Hamnavoe
Places to stay
Caravan 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.
Campsites · 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.
Campsites · Scottish Islands
Levenwick Campsite
Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
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Places to eat & drink
Historic 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.