Sumburgh
During the excavation of the Old Scatness broch here, two carved stones were found.
One was a pebble with a crudely-inscribed double-disc and Z-rod, while the other was a kerb stone carved with a Pictish-style bear.
Where is Sumburgh?
Sumburgh is in the parish of Dunrossness and the county of Shetland.
Grid reference: HU 3898 1065
Lat / long: 59.8791460, -1.3054930
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Lerwick SYHA Hostel
31.6km away
Kveldsro House Hotel
31.7km away
Hurdiback Backpackers Hostel
54.0km away
St Magnus Bay Hotel
67.4km away
Ayre's Rock Hostel (Sanday SYHA Hostel)
100.1km away
Saxa Vord Hostel
105.7km away
Papay Youth Hostel
106.5km away
Eday SYHA Hostel
109.1km away
Lav rockha Guest House
136.3km away
Orcades Hostel
136.7km away
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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Sumburgh
Kveldsro House Hotel
31.7km away
Saxa Vord Hostel
105.7km away
The Storehouse
169.1km away
Ackergill Tower
185.8km away
Holborn Hotel
189.0km away
Red Pepper Restaurant
189.0km away
Royal Hotel Thurso
189.0km away
Rockpool Café
257.6km away
Castle of Park
264.7km away
Delgatie Castle
266.9km away
