Map of Upper Sound
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About Upper Sound
Upper Sound is a street located in Lerwick. The street has a length of approximately 90 metres.
Upper Sound is located within the Shetland Islands Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK.
Upper Sound is located within the county of Shetland, situated in the (pseudo) Scotland region of the UK. It's 599.12 miles North from central London., 210.04 miles North from Aberdeen, 214.09 miles North East from Inverness and 263.01 miles North from Dundee.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Estate Agents near Upper Sound
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Harper Macleod | St. Olaf's Hall, Church Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0FD | Visit Website |
| Arthur & Simpson | 68 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland,ZE1 0DL | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Upper Sound | |
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| Latitude | 60.142551 |
| Longitude | -1.181274 |
| OS Easting (X): | 445464 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 1140003 |
| OS Grid Reference: | HU455400 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Upper Sound
What Council (Local Authority) is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the local authority area of Shetland Islands Council which is a Scottish unitary authority.
What Parish Council is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is in an unparished area.
What Electoral Ward is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the ward of Lerwick South.
What County is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the ceremonial county of Shetland.
What Constituency is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the constituency of Orkney and Shetland.
What Part of the UK is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the historic nation of Scotland.
What County Council area is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Upper Sound in?
Upper Sound is located within the Scotland Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Upper Sound
| Street | Junction Type |
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| South Road (A970) | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Upper Sound
| Sunrise | 04:30 |
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| Sunset | 21:31 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Upper Sound
| Observed at Weather Station: | Lerwick (S. Screen) 11 May 2024 at 10:00 (0.25 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 12.9°C (87.0%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00128943 |
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| ONS Area Name | Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01012392 |
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| LSOA Name: | Lerwick South - 02 |
| SOA Code: | 5c |
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| MSOA Code: | S02002323 |
| MSOA Name: | Lerwick South |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Lerwick Superstore |
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| South Rd, Lerwick, ZE1 0RD |
| 0345 671 9524 |
| Distance: 0.76 Miles |
| Directions from Upper Sound to Tesco Lerwick Superstore |
Telephone Information
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Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Shetland Islands |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Town Hall, Upper Hillhead, Lerwick, Shetland &ZE1 0HB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01595 693 535 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Orkney and Shetland |
| The Member of Parliament is Alistair Carmichael |
| Details for the MP Alistair Carmichael on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alistair Carmichael on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alistair Carmichael won with a majority of 2,507 the result was LD hold. The total electorate was 34,211 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Lerwick South Ward |
| Ceremonial County: Shetland |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Bell's Brae Primary School
Address: Bell's Brae Primary School, Gilbertson Road, Lerwick, SHETLAND, ZE1 0QB
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: 01595 743720
Sound Primary School
Address: Sound Primary School, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LY
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01595 744982
Scotland Secondary Schools
Anderson High School
Address: Anderson High School, North Loch Drive, Lerwick, SHETLAND, ZE1 0GR
Distance: 0.99 miles
Contact: 01595 808008
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Gilbert Bain Hospital | Lerwick, Shetland | ZE1 0TB | 1.70 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Upper Sound
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| 4 MARKET STREET | Lerwick, Shetland | ZE1 0JN | 2.42 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Upper Sound
SHETLAND OOH SERVICE
Address: GILBERT BAIN HOSPITAL, LERWICK, SHETLAND, ZE1 0TB
Distance: 1.06 miles
Contact: :
LERWICK HEALTH CENTRE
Address: SOUTH ROAD, LERWICK, SHETLAND, ZE1 0RB
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01595 693201
SHETLAND OPTOMETRIC PRESCRIBING PRACTICE
Address: UPPER FLOOR MONTFIELD, BURGH ROAD, LERWICK, SHETLAND, ZE1 0LA
Distance: 1.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01595 743339
SCALLOWAY HEALTH CENTRE LLP
Address: NEW ROAD, SCALLOWAY, SHETLAND, ZE1 0TN
Distance: 3.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01595 880219
WALLS HEALTH CENTRE
Address: WALLS, SHETLAND, SHETLAND, ZE2 9PS
Distance: 8.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01595 809352
BIXTER HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BIXTER, SHETLAND, SHETLAND, ZE2 9NA
Distance: 10.84 miles
Contact: tel: 01595 810202
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Upper Sound
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| WHB Sutherlands | Browns Building, Freefield, Lerwick, | ZE1 0HJ | 01595 693502 | View Directions | |
| WHB Sutherlands | 101 -103 Commercial Street, Lerwick | ZE1 0BD | 01595 692579 | View Directions | |
| Boots The Chemists Ltd | 173 Commercial Street, Lerwick, Shetland, | ZE1 0HY | 01595 692619 | View Directions |