Sella Ness

Settlement in Shetland

Scotland

Sella Ness

Millburn, Graven, and the Sullom Voe flare stack
Millburn, Graven, and the Sullom Voe flare stack Credit: Mike Pennington

Sella Ness is a small village located on the northern coast of Mainland, the largest island in the Shetland archipelago, Scotland. It is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Lerwick, the capital town of Shetland. The village is known for its picturesque coastal scenery and peaceful surroundings.

Sella Ness is primarily an industrial area, hosting several key facilities and businesses. One of the most prominent sites is the Shetland Gas Plant, operated by TotalEnergies, which processes and exports natural gas from the North Sea. The gas plant provides employment opportunities for many residents of the village and the surrounding areas.

In addition to industrial facilities, Sella Ness also offers a range of amenities and services to its residents. These include a community center, a primary school, and a sports complex. The village has a close-knit community, and local events and gatherings are organized throughout the year.

The natural beauty of Sella Ness is a major attraction for visitors. The village is surrounded by stunning coastal cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean. The area is rich in wildlife, and visitors can often spot seals, seabirds, and even whales offshore. There are also several walking trails along the coastline, allowing visitors to explore the rugged beauty of the area.

Overall, Sella Ness is a vibrant village that combines industrial activities with natural splendor. It is a place where residents and visitors can enjoy the tranquility of the Shetland Islands while appreciating the economic importance of the gas industry.

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Sella Ness Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.439761/-1.2727093 or Grid Reference HU4073. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Millburn, Graven, and the Sullom Voe flare stack
Millburn, Graven, and the Sullom Voe flare stack
Pilot boats at Sella Ness pier Some snow on Ronas Hill in the background.
Pilot boats at Sella Ness pier
Some snow on Ronas Hill in the background.
Pilot boats at Sella Ness
Pilot boats at Sella Ness
Hill of Garth at Sullom Voe The flare stack at Sullom Voe Terminal and the new access track for the newly-built Total gas plant.
Hill of Garth at Sullom Voe
The flare stack at Sullom Voe Terminal and the new access track for the newly-built Total gas plant.
Construction camp at Sullom Voe Terminal Temporary buildings installed for the construction of the new Total gas plant.
Construction camp at Sullom Voe Terminal
Temporary buildings installed for the construction of the new Total gas plant.
Laggan-Tormore pipetrack near Laxobigging Excavation and preparation for the new Lagan-Tormore pipeline to Total's Shetland Gas Plant to be built at Sullom Voe.
It will dip underneath the B9076 road and the existing Brent and Ninian pipelines that run alongside before carrying on up the hill to the gas plant.
Laggan-Tormore pipetrack near Laxobigging
Excavation and preparation for the new Lagan-Tormore pipeline to Total's Shetland Gas Plant to be built at Sullom Voe. It will dip underneath the B9076 road and the existing Brent and Ninian pipelines that run alongside before carrying on up the hill to the gas plant.
Cemetery at Laxobigging With Laggan-Tormore pipeline excavations visible along the B9076 in the distance.
Cemetery at Laxobigging
With Laggan-Tormore pipeline excavations visible along the B9076 in the distance.
Graven: postbox № ZE2 34 This postbox stands by the entrance to the Sella Ness dockside area. It is emptied at 6:45 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Graven: postbox № ZE2 34
This postbox stands by the entrance to the Sella Ness dockside area. It is emptied at 6:45 on weekday and Saturday mornings.
Roadworks at Garths Voe Major work has commenced on the oil terminal at Sullom Voe in the background.
Roadworks at Garths Voe
Major work has commenced on the oil terminal at Sullom Voe in the background.
Cranes and floats at Garths Voe
Cranes and floats at Garths Voe
Pier and jetty at Sullom Voe The ship at the obscured jetty in the background is the Monrovia-registered NS Arctic.
Pier and jetty at Sullom Voe
The ship at the obscured jetty in the background is the Monrovia-registered NS Arctic.
Sullom Voe pilot boats at Sella Ness at sunset
Sullom Voe pilot boats at Sella Ness at sunset
Garth House, Graven One of the flare stacks of Sullom Voe Terminal in the background.
Garth House, Graven
One of the flare stacks of Sullom Voe Terminal in the background.
Security fence at Sullom Voe Terminal Razorwire-topped fence.
Security fence at Sullom Voe Terminal
Razorwire-topped fence.
Control tower at Scatsta Airport
Control tower at Scatsta Airport
Shed in construction beside Scatsta Airport
Shed in construction beside Scatsta Airport
Fire practice at Scatsta Airport
Fire practice at Scatsta Airport
Sullom Voe Terminal Sullom Voe Terminal viewed from the public road
Sullom Voe Terminal
Sullom Voe Terminal viewed from the public road
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Sella Ness is located at Grid Ref: HU4073 (Lat: 60.439761, Lng: -1.2727093)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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