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Skate of Marrister

In or near Symbister.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Skate of Marrister — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

Skate of Marrister, islands in Scottish Islands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–12 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Skate of Marrister is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.3560°, -1.0229°.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Skate of Marrister is a flat ledge that extends about 300 yards (270 m) from the western shore of Whalsay, in the Shetland islands of Scotland. It is slightly more than 1 mile (1.6 km) north-north-west of Symbister Ness, off the village of Marrister, in Linga Sound. At low tide the ledge rises 5 feet (1.5 m) above the water. There is a risk that the strong tide in Whalsay Sound (Linga Sound) will carry a boat onto the Skate. There is a minor light on the Skate with a nominal range of four miles, flashing green every six seconds. Piltock may be caught around the Skate.

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Coordinates
60.3560, -1.0229
Postcode
ZE2 9AE
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Skate of Marrister?
Skate of Marrister is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9AE).
What is Skate of Marrister?
Skate of Marrister — island in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Skate of Marrister?
Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9AE.
Is Skate of Marrister free to visit?
Yes, Skate of Marrister is free to enter.
How do I get to Skate of Marrister?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9AE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.