Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sullom Voe
In or near Brae.
Sullom Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sullom Voe is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Sullom Voe is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its extensive voe, or inlet, which is a significant feature of the Shetland landscape. The area is characterised by rugged coastlines and diverse marine wildlife, making it an important habitat. Sullom Voe also serves as an operational base for the oil industry, reflecting its economic significance in addition to its natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 60.4500, -1.3333
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636546 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sullom Voe?
- Sullom Voe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Sullom Voe?
- Sullom Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sullom Voe?
- Its coordinates are 60.4500°, -1.3333°.