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Breiwick
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Houses at Breiwick
Breiwick is located in Shetland
Breiwick
Breiwick
OS grid reference HU453471
Civil parish
  • Tingwall
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SHETLAND
Postcode district ZE2
Dialling code 01595
Police Northern
Fire Highlands and Islands
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Orkney and Shetland
Scottish Parliament
  • Shetland
List of places
UK
Scotland
60°12′25″N 1°10′55″W / 60.207°N 1.182°W / 60.207; -1.182

Breiwick is a small village located on Mainland, which is the largest island in Shetland, Scotland. This peaceful village is part of the Tingwall area. It is about 2.5 kilometers (or 1.5 miles) north-east of another place called Gott.

Discovering Breiwick's Past

Breiwick has some interesting history hidden nearby. High above a small bay called Corbie Geo, at a spot known as Hawks Ness, you can find the remains of an ancient structure.

What is a Broch?

The remains found near Breiwick are from a building called a broch. Brochs were tall, round stone towers built by people in Scotland a very long time ago, during the Iron Age. They were like ancient forts or homes, offering protection and a place to live. Finding a broch near Breiwick tells us that people have lived in this area for thousands of years!

Nature and Wildlife in Breiwick

The area around Breiwick is also home to various types of wildlife. If you visit, you might spot different birds and animals.

The Red Knot Bird

One special bird you might see in this region is the knot. Knots are medium-sized shorebirds. They are known for their long journeys, flying thousands of miles between their breeding grounds in the Arctic and their winter homes in warmer places. They often stop in places like Shetland to rest and feed during their amazing migrations.

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