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Out Stack
In or near Skaw.
Out Stack — island in 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
Out Stack is located in the Scottish Islands and does not have a nearest railway station or postcode available. Entry to the island is free. Accessibility information is not provided.
About
Out Stack is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Shetland Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.8605°, -0.8735°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Out Stack (Scots: Ootsta) is an island in Shetland, and the northernmost point of Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. It lies 600 m (2,000 ft) northeast of Muckle Flugga and 1+1⁄2 nautical miles (3 kilometres) north of the island of Unst. It is one of the North Isles of the Shetland Islands and lies within the Hermaness National Nature Reserve. It is uninhabited and there is no landfall directly to the north.
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Background
Description
Out Stack is little more than a rocky outcrop, and is uninhabited. It has been described as "the full stop at the end of Britain". Travellers would not encounter any further land masses between Out Stack and the North Pole if heading directly north.
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- Coordinates
- 60.8605, -0.8735
Sources
- wikidata: Q1422297 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Out Stack (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Out Stack.1..jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Muckle Flugga
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Rumblings
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Hermaness Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Hermaness Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Burra Stack
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Burra Firth
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Leera Stack
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Dead Bird
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Burra Firth
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Hermaness National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 4.0 km
Brei Wick
Mountains & hills · 4.0 km
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📷 5Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Muckle Flugga Lighthouse
Muckle Flugga Lighthouse — lighthouse built 1858 in Shetland Islands.
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Muckle Flugga
Muckle Flugga — island north of Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Rumblings
Rumblings — island north of Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hermaness Hill
Hermaness Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hermaness Hill
Hermaness Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 200 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Burra Stack
Burra Stack — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Out Stack
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Saxa Vord resort
Saxa Vord resort — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Campsite
Gardiesfauld Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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Bac Mòr
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Baleshare
Baleshare — flat tidal island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Barra
Barra — island in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Out Stack?
- Out Stack is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Out Stack?
- Out Stack — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Out Stack?
- Its coordinates are 60.8605°, -0.8735°.
- Is Out Stack free to visit?
- Yes, Out Stack is free to enter.