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Spoull, Norse settlement 80m WNW of, Unst

No. 182 of 558 in Shetland, No. 167 for history. History, 34.5 km from North Roe, just outside Shetland National Scenic Area.

The remains of a Norse settlement near Spoull on Unst, 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
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

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

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Da Otter's Neuk36 km from North Roe, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Final Checkout Cafe34 km from North Roe, just outside the areaFood and pubs
Valhalla Brewery36 km from North Roe, just outside the areaFood and pubs
North Base Cafe37 km from North Roe, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Unst Boat Haven36 km from North Roe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Viking Longhouse35 km from North Roe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Viking Longship35 km from North Roe, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
Unst Leisure Centre31 km from North Roe, just outside the areaRainy day

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