Virkie

Virkie is the most southerly district of Shetland, other than Fair Isle and is best defined as the area south of the Ward Hill in Dunrossness, also locally referred to as "below da hill" (below the hill), or "da laich Ness" (the low headland).

Virkie encompasses the following settlements; Exnaboe, Toab, Scatness, and Sumburgh.

Attractions

• Jarlshof
• Old Scatness
• Pool of Virkie
• Sumburgh Airport
• Sumburgh Head

See also

• Virkie Marina
• Ness Boating Club

External links

• Link to Sumburgh Airport
• Sumburgh Hotel

Sources

• This article is based on http://shetlopedia.com/Virkie a GFDL wiki.

Coordinates: 59°53′N 1°18′W / 59.883°N 1.300°W / 59.883; -1.300