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Lerwick, Shetland

Lerwick is the chief town of Shetland. It is the islands' commercial and social heart and its main port. Lerwick stands on a fine natural harbour on Bressay Sound on the eastern coast of Shetland's Mainland. The town is within the council area of Shetland Islands.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Shetland
Island: Mainland (Shetland)
Lat, Long: 60.154766,-1.146753
Grid Reference: HU 4747 4144
Civil Parish: Lerwick CP
Council Area: Shetland Islands CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 26061
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lerwick,_Shetland_26061

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