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Sumburgh head from west
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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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File:Virkie Marina 1 Shetlopedia.com Shetland.JPG Virkie Marina, with the Ness Boating Club buildings in the background. |
File:Shetlopedia.com Shetland P8060097.jpg Sumburgh Hotel from Compass Head. |
File:Shetlopedia.com Shetland P8060093.jpg Sumburgh Airport |
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Attractions
File:Shetlopedia.com Shetland 100 0238S.JPG Scousburgh, looking ower Spiggie Loch |
File:PicShetCroftMus3.jpg The Croft House Museum |
File:PicJarlshof east.jpg East part of Jarlshof |
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