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Loch of Asta, burnt mound 180m ESE of Peerie Asta

No. 128 of 558 in Shetland, No. 113 for history. History, 1.9 km from Scalloway, just outside Shetland National Scenic Area.

A burnt mound beside the Loch of Asta near Scalloway, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Scalloway Caravan ParkStay, 2.2 km from Scalloway, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Cornerstone Cafe & Restaurantin Scalloway, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Da Haafin ScallowayFood and pubs
Scalloway Hotel Restaurantin Scalloway, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Scalloway Museumin Scalloway, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Scalloway Poolin Scalloway, just outside the areaRainy day
Scalloway Primary School Games Hallin Scalloway, just outside the areaRainy day

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