Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Swining Voe
In or near Symbister.
Swining Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
G Moore — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Swining 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
Swining Voe is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features a distinctive coastal landscape characterised by its rugged shorelines and rich marine biodiversity. The voe, or inlet, provides a habitat for various wildlife, making it an important ecological site. Visitors can expect scenic views and opportunities for wildlife observation in a relatively unspoiled environment.
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- Coordinates
- 60.4000, -1.1500
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636378 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swining Voe?
- Swining Voe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9QF).
- What is Swining Voe?
- Swining Voe — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Swining Voe?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9QF.
- How do I get to Swining Voe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9QF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.