Northmavine
Northmavine or Northmaven (Old Norse: Norðan Mæfeið, meaning ‘the land north of the Mavis Grind’) is a peninsula in northwest Mainland Shetland in Scotland. The peninsula has historically formed the civil parish Northmavine. The modern Northmavine community council area has the same extent. The area of the parish is given as 204.1 km2.
| Northmavine | |
|---|---|
Cliffs near Eshaness Lighthouse, Northmavine | |
| Area | 204.1 km2 (78.8 sq mi) |
| Population | 741 |
| • Density | 4/km2 (10/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Oily Muggie |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | ZE2 |
| Dialling code | 01806 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| Scottish Parliament | |
| Website | https://www.northmavine.com/ |
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