Sumburgh
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Sumburgh may refer to various places near the southern extremity of mainland Shetland in Scotland:
- Sumburgh HeadSumburgh HeadSumburgh Head is located at the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland in northernScotland. The head is a 100 m high rocky spur capped by the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse. The Old Norse name was Dunrøstar høfdi, it means "The Head onto the Thunderous Noise", referring to the noise of Sumburgh Roost...
, a headland - Sumburgh AirportSumburgh Airport-Other tenants:*Maritime and Coastguard Agency *Bristow Helicopters*Bond Helicopters -Incidents and accidents:...
, the islands' main air terminal - Sumburgh, ShetlandSumburgh, ShetlandSumburgh is a small settlement in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Sumburgh is located at the south end of Mainland on Sumburgh Head. Sumburgh Airport is just outside the village. There are about 100 people in Sumburgh....
, a small settlement