Vineyards · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh Head
Sumburgh Head — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
About
Sumburgh Head is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland islands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Sumburgh Head is a vineyard located in the Scottish Islands. The site is known for its unique climate and soil conditions, which contribute to the production of distinctive wines. Visitors can expect a scenic setting with views of the surrounding landscape, ideal for wine tasting and exploration of the vineyard's offerings.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8554, -1.2740
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q31118369 (CC0)
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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
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West Voe of Sumburgh
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Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Islands
Orca statue
Orca statue — a public art in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
End section 2/beginning section 3
End section 2/beginning section 3 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh Head
Sumburgh Head in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve
Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse — lighthouse at Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Islands
End section1/ beginning section 2
End section1/ beginning section 2 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sumburgh Head
Places to stay
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Levenwick Campsite
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sumburgh Head?
- Sumburgh Head is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JN).
- What is Sumburgh Head?
- Sumburgh Head — a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Sumburgh Head?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JN.
- How do I get to Sumburgh Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.