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Dunrossness seen from Fitful Head. Click here for details.
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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse from the south, ca 2002 Photo Peter II

Dunrossness, (Old Norse Dynrastarnes = the ness of the dinning tidway (referring to the noise of Sumburgh Roost). It is the southernmost parish of Shetland, and includes, Levenwick, Bigton, Scousburgh, Quendale, Virkie, Fair Isle.

Dunrossness is associated with a number of eminent people, such as George Stewart, H.J.C. Grierson, Jenny Gilbertson, Elizabeth Balneaves as well as that symbol of providence Betty Mouat.

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Businesses, Services, and Amenities

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Shops & Retailers Clubs, Halls, Hotels & Bars Other Businesses Services & Amenities

Allan's of Gillock Ltd.<br> Bigton Stores and Post Office<br> Ewen Johnson (Shooting Supplies)<br> John Goudie<br> Hand-Made Fish Co.<br> IsleSat<br> Mainlands Ltd.<br> Midway Stores<br>

Bigton Hall<br> Bruce Memorial Hall<br> Dunrossness Central Public Hall<br> Levenwick Hall<br> Ness Boating Club<br> Spiggie Hotel, The<br> Sumburgh Hotel<br>

Boddam Cabs<br> BP International Ltd. (Air BP)<br> Casey Builders Ltd.<br> Gray, Kevin Builders Ltd.<br> Island Trails<br> J & I Taxis<br> Laurenson, J. & Sons<br> Leslie, Marcus G.<br> Malcolmson, Stuart D.<br> Ness Engineering Ltd.<br> Obern, R Joiner Ltd.<br> Shetland Cleaning Services<br> Southend Motor Services<br> Spiggie House - Self Catering<br> Wendy's

Dunrossness Baptist Church<br> Dunrossness Kirk<br> Dunrossness Primary School<br> Levenwick Health Centre<br> Overtonlea Residential Unit<br> Sumburgh Airport<br> Virkie Marina<br> Dunrossness Community Council

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Virkie Marina, with the Ness Boating Club buildings in the background.

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Attractions

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Scousburgh, looking ower Spiggie Loch
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The Croft House Museum
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East part of Jarlshof

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