West Voe Beach Shetland Islands UK Beach Guide


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West Voe beach (pictured above) on the southern tip of Shetland's South Mainland is the best place to get a sense of Mesolithic Shetland. In 2002, archaeological excavations revealed a Late Mesolithic shell midden at the beach.


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The West Voe beach of Sumburgh is situated alongside the archaeological site of Jarlshof, which includes remains from the Stone Age through to medieval times (CC BY-SA 2.0) The West Voe beach archaeological site was first discovered in the 1980s, during a survey of the Shetland coastline.


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West Voe is a sandy crescent that is very different from it's pebble exposed neighbor of Grutness beach. The beach is backed by marram grass sand dunes and has some spectacular views and closeby attractions. Facilities include car parking, food and drink. Planning your visit to West Voe Beach


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West Voe photos, Shetland Islands. The West Voe The Beach IMG_5083 The Beach _MG_5977 The Beach _MG_0275 The Beach IMG_5683 Runway from Compass Head Beach by the A 970, Sumburgh, Shetland View towards Sumburgh Airport from the Sumburgh Hotel beach photos


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West Voe Beach, Shetland Islands surf report, surf forecast, high tide and low tide time, wind forecast, tide table and weather forecast.. West Voe Beach weather forecast today. The sun rose at 9:08am and the sun set at 3:04pm. Today there was 05 hours and 56 minutes of sun and the average temperature is 5°C. At the moment water temperature.


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1.88km from West Voe Beach Shetland. A beautiful narrow peninsula that stretches to the south from the Scat Ness headland of Mainland, Shetland island. Shetland has a rich and accessible archaeological record, spanning the period from Neolithic settlement to remains from the 20th century's wars. The Ness of Burgi fort, probably built around.


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West Voe Sands is located on the Southern tip of Shetland, right by Sumburgh Airport and the ancient settlements of Jarlshof and Old Scatness Broch. The long white sand beach has very easy access and is popular with dog walkers and families. Picnic tables with views down over the beach are available for use. Contact Details Visit website


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West Voe Beach. West Voe Beach is located between Jarlshof and Old Scatness, just opposite the airport. The beach is a beautiful spot, with white sands and green water.. You can find the ruin in Shetland's West mainland, and it sits just off the road to Walls (A971), just a few miles west of Baxter. Papa Stour.


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Radiocarbon dating revealed that the midden dates back some 6,000 years, showing that West Voe was the first Mesolithic site to be discovered and dated in Shetland. What this fascinating beach demonstrates is that visitors have been coming to Shetland for at least 6,000 years! Today, whether you are arriving or departing, this beach, sited.


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Tamzin Rosie competing at West Voe Beach PIC: Malsurf Not only was this the first time the SSF had held a contest in Shetland, it was the first time there had been a surf contest in Shetland full.


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West Voe Beach (West Voe Sands) Long, sheltered crescent of white sand located next to the runway of Sumburgh Airport on the southern tip of Shetland. The beach is situated alongside the archaeological site of Jarlshof, which includes remains from the Stone Age through to medieval times.