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Scousburgh
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The beach at Scousburgh. In the distance the Ward of Scousburgh rises to 263m.
Scousburgh is located in Shetland
Scousburgh
Scousburgh
OS grid reference HU377178
Civil parish
  • Dunrossness
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town SHETLAND
Postcode district ZE2
Dialling code 01950
Police Northern
Fire Highlands and Islands
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • Orkney and Shetland
Scottish Parliament
  • Shetland
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Scotland
59°56′38″N 1°19′26″W / 59.944°N 1.324°W / 59.944; -1.324

Scousburgh is a small, peaceful community located in the Shetland Islands of Scotland. It's found on the southern part of the largest island, known as the Shetland Mainland. This lovely spot looks out over a beautiful sandy beach called Scousburgh Sand and a calm lake named Spiggie Loch.

Exploring Scousburgh and Its Surroundings

Scousburgh is part of an area called Dunrossness. A "parish" is like a local district or area. From Scousburgh, a road goes up a hill. This road leads to a place where an army base used to be. This old base was called Mossy Hill.

The Hilltop Connection

The road from Scousburgh also connects to Scousburgh Hill. On this hill, there were once large dishes. These dishes were used for sending signals very far away. They are now old and no longer used. From the top of Scousburgh Hill, another road leads down. This road connects to the A970, which is a main road on the east side of the hill.

Natural Beauty of Scousburgh

The area around Scousburgh is known for its natural beauty. The beach, Scousburgh Sand, is a great place to explore. Spiggie Loch is a freshwater lake nearby. These natural spots make Scousburgh a special place to visit.

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