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Did You Know?

The Unst people’s roots lie in the islands’ Viking past. Norwegian territory for over 600 years, (longer than it has been Scottish/British), Shetland still has a very strong Scandinavian feel and visiting Unst is like visiting another country – but without the need for a passport!

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About Us

Debbie and Frank StrangSaxa Vord is owned by Military Asset Management Ltd (MAM), a company established to reverse the inevitable damage to local communities and economies that occurs when redundant military bases are closed and personnel and jobs disappear.

MAM seeks to transform former bases into environmentally respected, socially vibrant and economically diverse new places.

Saxa Vord is being developed by MAM in partnership with Shetland Islands Council and Shetland Enterprise and with the support of the people of Unst.