OS grid reference HU377211 Post town SHETLAND Local time Wednesday 7:00 PM | Sovereign state United Kingdom Postcode district ZE2 Dialling code 01950 | |
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Weather 5°C, Wind W at 23 km/h, 87% Humidity |
Bigton is a small settlement on South Mainland, Shetland, UK. Bigton is within the parish of Dunrossness.
Map of Bigton, Shetland, UK
Bigton lies on the Atlantic coast of the island overlooking St Ninian's Isle and within view is the island of Burra, further to the north. It is 18 miles by road from Lerwick, just off the B9122 and lies just north of the settlement of Scousburgh. The smaller settlement of Ireland adjoins Bigton.
Facilities include a post office/shop and a cafe.
References
Bigton Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA