Bigton

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Bigton
View over Bigton to Foula (geograph 2770608).jpg
A view over Bigton and across the sea to Foula
Bigton is located in Shetland
Bigton
Bigton
Location within Shetland
OS grid referenceHU377211
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSHETLAND
Postcode districtZE2
Dialling code01950
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
59°58′26″N 1°19′23″W / 59.974°N 1.323°W / 59.974; -1.323Coordinates: 59°58′26″N 1°19′23″W / 59.974°N 1.323°W / 59.974; -1.323

Bigton is a small settlement on South Mainland, Shetland, UK. Bigton is within the civil parish of Dunrossness.[1]

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 adjoins Bigton.

Facilities include a post office/shop and a cafe.

References[]

  1. ^ "Details of Bigton". Scottish Places. Retrieved 17 December 2014.

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