Toab, Shetland facts for kids
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Toab, Virkie |
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OS grid reference | HU387116 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | SHETLAND |
Postcode district | ZE3 |
Dialling code | 01950 |
Police | Northern |
Fire | Highlands and Islands |
Ambulance | Scottish |
EU Parliament | Scotland |
UK Parliament |
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Scottish Parliament |
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Toab is the most southerly village on Mainland, Shetland, Scotland. It is part of Virkie and overlooks Sumburgh Airport. Toab is within the parish of Dunrossness.
There is a village shop and post office in Toab.
The name Toab may come from the old Norse hópr or hóp meaning a small landlocked bay or lagoon.
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