Sumburgh

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19th C. engraving of Sumburgh Head by John T. Reid
19th C. engraving of Sumburgh Head by John T. Reid

Sumburgh (Old Norse :Sunnan Borgr = South Broch ), is in the southern part of the Shetland Mainland. Many people refer to the Virkie area as Sumburgh, when infact the only places which can legitimately use the name are Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh Farm, and Sumburgh Head.

Sumburgh Airport Terminal Building
Sumburgh Airport Terminal Building
Beware of planes ... on the road to the airport
Beware of planes ... on the road to the airport
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