Easter Quarff

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Easter Quarff

Crogagarth, Brindister
Crogagarth, Brindister Credit: Mike Pennington

Easter Quarff is a small settlement located on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland, the largest island in the Shetland archipelago, which belongs to Scotland, United Kingdom. Situated about 12 miles south of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, Easter Quarff is a picturesque and tranquil village known for its natural beauty and historical significance.

The name "Quarff" is derived from the old Norse word "Kvart", meaning a narrow inlet, which accurately describes the geography of the area. Easter Quarff is nestled on the shores of a sheltered bay, offering stunning views of the surrounding cliffs and the North Sea. The village is surrounded by rolling green hills and farmland, creating a peaceful and idyllic setting.

Despite its small size, Easter Quarff has a rich history dating back centuries. The settlement was once a thriving fishing community, with residents heavily relying on the sea for their livelihood. Today, remnants of the past can still be seen, including traditional fishing huts and a small pier that served as a hub for local fishermen.

Nature enthusiasts will find Easter Quarff to be an excellent base for exploration. The area is known for its diverse wildlife, including various seabird species such as puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. Visitors can also enjoy coastal walks, observing seals and otters along the way.

Although Easter Quarff is a quiet and peaceful village, it offers easy access to nearby amenities and attractions. Lerwick, with its shops, restaurants, and cultural sites, is just a short drive away, making Easter Quarff an ideal retreat for those seeking both seclusion and convenience.

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Easter Quarff Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.100487/-1.227411 or Grid Reference HU4335. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Crogagarth, Brindister
Crogagarth, Brindister
Quarff Leog between Quarff and Fladdabister
Quarff Leog between Quarff and Fladdabister
Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre), Quarff The densely packed flowerheads, and tallness, help distinguish this from other thistles.
Marsh Thistle (Cirsium palustre), Quarff
The densely packed flowerheads, and tallness, help distinguish this from other thistles.
Milestone Milestone on former A970, Grutness 19 miles, Lerwick 7 miles.
Current A970 in the distance.
Milestone
Milestone on former A970, Grutness 19 miles, Lerwick 7 miles. Current A970 in the distance.
Bus to Sandwick Leasks of Lerwick Volvo B7RLE/Plaxton Centro (T50 JLS) on route number 6 towards Sandwick.
Bus to Sandwick
Leasks of Lerwick Volvo B7RLE/Plaxton Centro (T50 JLS) on route number 6 towards Sandwick.
A970 at Quarff The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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A970 at Quarff
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Bus Stop on the A970 at Quarff The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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Bus Stop on the A970 at Quarff
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
House at Quarff
House at Quarff
A970, Easter Quarff The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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A970, Easter Quarff
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Bus Stop on A970 near Easter Quarff The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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Bus Stop on A970 near Easter Quarff
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
A970 between Quarff and Fladdabister The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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A970 between Quarff and Fladdabister
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Old Milestone by old A970, Loch of Brindister, Lerwick Parish Shetland concrete by the Old A970, in parish of Lerwick (Mainland District), Loch of Brindister, on old road.

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SH_LWSB06
Old Milestone by old A970, Loch of Brindister, Lerwick Parish
Shetland concrete by the Old A970, in parish of Lerwick (Mainland District), Loch of Brindister, on old road. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SH_LWSB06
Old Milestone by the old A970, Easter Quarff, Lerwick Shetland concrete by the old A970, in parish of Lerwick (Mainland District), Quarff, on old road through hamlet, behind wire fence.

Inscription reads:- : G / 19 : : (?) / (?) : (To Grutness and ?) 

Surveyed

Milestone Society National ID: SH_LWSB07
Old Milestone by the old A970, Easter Quarff, Lerwick
Shetland concrete by the old A970, in parish of Lerwick (Mainland District), Quarff, on old road through hamlet, behind wire fence. Inscription reads:- : G / 19 : : (?) / (?) : (To Grutness and ?) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: SH_LWSB07
A970 towards Lerwick The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places.

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A970 towards Lerwick
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Old milestone One of the concrete milestones on the route from Lerwick to Sumburgh.  The road has been improved over the years and this stone is on the old road through Easter Quarff.  There was in 2010 the remnants of G (Grutness) 18 on the left face and L 7 on the right.
Old milestone
One of the concrete milestones on the route from Lerwick to Sumburgh. The road has been improved over the years and this stone is on the old road through Easter Quarff. There was in 2010 the remnants of G (Grutness) 18 on the left face and L 7 on the right.
Quarff: postbox № ZE2 64 and phone This postbox was probably moved here ten years or so ago when the post office (wherever it was) closed. It stands next to a modern phone box and a bus shelter on the main road, by the chief turning to the village. The postbox is emptied at 9am each weekday and Saturday.
Quarff: postbox № ZE2 64 and phone
This postbox was probably moved here ten years or so ago when the post office (wherever it was) closed. It stands next to a modern phone box and a bus shelter on the main road, by the chief turning to the village. The postbox is emptied at 9am each weekday and Saturday.
Quarff: the church A view from the main road in a drizzle!
Quarff: the church
A view from the main road in a drizzle!
Ruined Croft Small Ruined Croft
Ruined Croft
Small Ruined Croft
Show me another place!

Easter Quarff is located at Grid Ref: HU4335 (Lat: 60.100487, Lng: -1.227411)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 60.100487,-1.227411
Quarff
Place: village
Wikidata: Q7269149
Wikipedia: en:Quarff
Lat/Long: 60.104338/-1.2254458
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 60.0963289/-1.2300738
Barrier: cattle_grid
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1014949/-1.2337877
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: ZE2 64
Royal Cypher: scottish_crown
Lat/Long: 60.1006545/-1.2344188
Bus Stop
Quarff
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 6030710038
Naptan NaptanCode: 45823268
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1003894/-1.234289
Bus Stop
Quarff
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 60.0997877/-1.2337701
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 60.1040951/-1.2308419
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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East Voe of Quaff
Natural: bay
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.1023697/-1.2243017
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 60.0983005/-1.2340663
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Mapillary: 3294731244088606
Lat/Long: 60.1006387/-1.2344062
Shelter
Shelter Type: public_transport
Lat/Long: 60.1006158/-1.2343979
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