Belmont, Shetland

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Belmont is a settlement and ferry terminal in the Shetland Islands in southern Unst. The ferry crosses from here to Gutcher in Yell and Hamars Ness in Fetlar from here.

The Georgian mansion of Belmont House was built in 1775 by Thomas Mouat. It is currently being restored by Historic Scotland amongst others.

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