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Scalloway
City in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Overview
Scalloway is a charming fishing village on the Shetland Islands, known for its rich Viking heritage, historical castle, and stunning harbor views. The tight-knit community and beautiful natural surroundings make it an inviting destination for those seeking tranquility and history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Shetland Islands
Population
1,240
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
60.14°, -1.28°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
97
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,108
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
12.3°C
Winter Avg
6.6°C
Record High
17.4°C
Record Low
-0.7°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1111 mm
Internet Speed
62 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
16
Walk Score
16
Footways
31.0
Airport
LWK
Distance
6 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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