Mainland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.

How do I get to Mainland?

Its coordinates are 60.3000°, -1.3000°.

Is Mainland free to visit?

Yes, Mainland is free to enter.

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Mainland

In or near Brae.

Free admission

Mainland — main island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 4 h–12 h

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Mainland is located in the Scottish Islands, and there are no nearby railway stations or postcode available. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility details are not provided.

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Mainland is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 969 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 18,765 people. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "main island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.3000°, -1.3000°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Mainland is the principal island of Shetland in Scotland. Covering an area of 899 km2 (347 sq mi), the island contains Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick, which is the main administrative centre, and major point of Shetland's ferry and air connections. The island has a diversified economy, with interests in agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, oil and gas, and tourism. It also forms part of a UNESCO Global Geopark, noted for its cliffs, moorlands, and diverse marine wildlife. Mainland is also the largest island in the North Sea.

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Background

History

Evidence from various archaeological sites indicate probable human settlements dating back to more than six thousand years. In the 9th century CE, it came under the influence of the Vikings, and the island was claimed by Scotland in the 14th century. Many of the place names still bear Norse influence from the Viking era.

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Coordinates: 60.3000, -1.3000
Population: 18,765

Sources

wikidata: Q738734 (CC0)
wikipedia: Mainland, Shetland (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Klippen bei Eshaness3 5845.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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