Grutness

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59°52′23″N 1°16′44″W / 59.873°N 1.279°W / 59.873; -1.279

Grutness is a small settlement and headland at the southern tip of the main island of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Dunrossness.[1] It is located close to Sumburgh Head and is the terminus of the ferry service between the Shetland Mainland and Fair Isle. It has a pebbly beach and seals, whales and orcas can be seen in the sea nearby.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Details of Parish of Dunrossness". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 2 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Grutness Beach". UK Beach Guide. Retrieved 21 May 2016.

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