Gord

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Gord

Mail Burial Ground Adjacent to the sea as is usual on Scottish islands.
Mail Burial Ground Credit: Oliver Dixon

Gord, Shetland is a small picturesque village located on the northernmost tip of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Situated on the east coast of Mainland Shetland, Gord is nestled between the North Sea and the rugged cliffs that characterize this region. With a population of around 300 inhabitants, Gord offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for residents and visitors alike.

The village is renowned for its stunning natural beauty, with rolling green hills, pristine beaches, and breathtaking coastal views that attract nature enthusiasts and hikers from all over. The surrounding area is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seals, otters, and numerous seabirds, making it a haven for birdwatchers.

Despite its small size, Gord has a strong sense of community, with a close-knit population that takes pride in maintaining the village's unique character. The village is centered around a charming harbor, where fishing boats and pleasure crafts can be seen bobbing on the water. The harbor also serves as a focal point for social gatherings and events, such as the annual Gord Regatta, where locals and visitors come together to celebrate the village's maritime heritage.

While Gord may lack the amenities and services found in larger towns, it compensates with its peaceful atmosphere and natural wonders. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the coastline, explore ancient archaeological sites, or simply relax and take in the tranquility of this remote corner of the world. For those seeking a true escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life, Gord, Shetland offers a slice of unspoiled paradise.

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Gord Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.047614/-1.214929 or Grid Reference HU4329. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mail Burial Ground Adjacent to the sea as is usual on Scottish islands.
Mail Burial Ground
Adjacent to the sea as is usual on Scottish islands.
Helli Ness to Bard Head We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.
Helli Ness to Bard Head
We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.
Aith, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Aith, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Greenmow and Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Greenmow and Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air
South Voxter, Cunningsburgh, from the air
South Voxter, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Mail, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Mail, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Aithsetter, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Aithsetter, Cunningsburgh, from the air
Ukinsetter, Fladdabister, from the air
Ukinsetter, Fladdabister, from the air
Shoreline with joining stream Small sandy pebble beach with joining stream to the sea
Shoreline with joining stream
Small sandy pebble beach with joining stream to the sea
Road bridge Road bridge buttress as it passes over the stream. It should have been the location of an Ordnance Survey OSBM Bolt, which seems to have been destroyed in the rebuilding of the road.
Road bridge
Road bridge buttress as it passes over the stream. It should have been the location of an Ordnance Survey OSBM Bolt, which seems to have been destroyed in the rebuilding of the road.
House under renovation, Cunningsburgh
House under renovation, Cunningsburgh
Vadsgarth, Cunningsburgh
Vadsgarth, Cunningsburgh
Small beach at the Sands of Mail The road is the A970 approaching Cunningsburgh.
Small beach at the Sands of Mail
The road is the A970 approaching Cunningsburgh.
A970 at Cunningsburgh Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
A970 at Cunningsburgh
Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh Bus stop outside Cunningsburgh Primary School.
Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh
Bus stop outside Cunningsburgh Primary School.
Bus Stop on the A970 at Cunningsburgh Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
Bus Stop on the A970 at Cunningsburgh
Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh
Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.
Coastal Sheep Farm near Mail
Coastal Sheep Farm near Mail
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Gord is located at Grid Ref: HU4329 (Lat: 60.047614, Lng: -1.214929)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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