Sumburgh | |
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![]() Sumburgh Hotel | |
Location within Shetland | |
OS grid reference | HU401092 |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SHETLAND |
Postcode district | ZE3 |
Dialling code | 01950 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Sumburgh is a small settlement in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, within the parish of Dunrossness. [1]
Sumburgh is located at the south end of the Mainland on Sumburgh Head. Shetland's commercial airport, Sumburgh Airport is located just outside the village to the north. The settlement has a population of approximately 100.
The archaeological site of Jarlshof is situated to the west of Sumburgh, adjacent to Sumburgh Hotel.