Virkie

^{Virkie seen from Compass Head. (click picture then select 'full resolution' and zoom for full image.)}

Scholland, Virkie, c. 1900. The large house on the left no longer exists.

Virkie is the most southerly district of Shetland and is best defined as the area south of the Ward Hill in Dunrossness, also locally referred to as 'below da hill', or 'da laich Ness'.
Virkie encompasses the following settlements; Exnaboe, Toab, Scatness, and Sumburgh.

Attractions

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

Businesses

• CRC Solutions
• Ness Engineering Ltd.
• Sumburgh Hotel
• Sumburgh Airport
• John Goudie
• Jolly Typing Services
• Ammer 'n' Nails
• S. Malcolmson Plant Ltd
• The Shetland Collection

See also

• Virkie Marina
• Ness Boating Club

External Links

• Link to Sumburgh Airport
• Sumburgh Hotel