Toab, Shetland
Toab is the southernmost village on Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. It is part of Virkie and overlooks Sumburgh Airport. Toab is within the parish of Dunrossness.
| Toab | |
|---|---|
Toab, Virkie | |
Toab Location within Shetland | |
| OS grid reference | HU387116 |
| Civil parish | |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SHETLAND |
| Postcode district | ZE3 |
| Dialling code | 01950 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
The name Toab may come from the old Norse hópr or hóp meaning a small landlocked bay or lagoon.
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