Grutness

Grutness

Grutness

Human settlement in Scotland

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]

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References

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