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Saxa Vord

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Saxa Vord rises to 284 m (932 ft) in Shetland Islands. It is one of the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 18 hills the Albion Guide lists in Shetland Islands. It stands within Shetland National Scenic Area.

The nearest other hill is Valla Field, 9.9 km to the south-west.

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Britain's far north — sea cliffs, seabird colonies and bare hills at the mercy of the weather

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Britain's northernmost lighthouse, clinging to a rock stack off Unst in Shetland — the Stevensons' survey here is said to have shaped Treasure Island's map.

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Attraction near Haroldswick

A community museum at Haroldswick covering Unst's Viking past, crofting life and Fair Isle-style knitting.

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Attraction near Baltasound

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Photo: Saxa Vord, a viewpoint near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Viewpoint near Baltasound

The high hill above Unst's north coast, a former RAF radar site with sweeping views to Muckle Flugga.

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