Villages · Scottish Islands
Virkie
Virkie — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Virkie is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its remote setting and traditional architecture. The village reflects the unique cultural and historical influences of the region, offering a glimpse into island life. Visitors can expect a tranquil atmosphere typical of rural Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8867, -1.3077
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634950 (CC BY 4.0)
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Pool of Virkie
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Old Scatness Broch
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Old Scatness
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Betty Mouat's Camping Böd
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Erne's Ward
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Erne's Ward
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Toab
Broch of Toab — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Broch of Toab
Broch of Toab — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Bruce Memorial Hall
Bruce Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Pool of Virkie
Pool of Virkie — inlet on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Virkie
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Betty Mouat's Camping Böd
Betty Mouat's Camping Böd — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Levenwick Campsite
Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Virkie?
- Virkie is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JJ).
- What is Virkie?
- Virkie — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Virkie?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JJ.
- How do I get to Virkie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.