Kirk Score, Russa Ness

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Kirk Score, Russa Ness is one of 24 chambered tombs the Albion Guide maps in Shetland Islands. It sits inside Shetland National Scenic Area. Other chambered tombs nearby include Setter chambered cairn (north-east), Setter chambered cairn (south) and Hestinsetter Hill.

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