Official Name: | Toab |
Label Position: | left |
Country: | Scotland |
Static Image Name: | Toab, Virkie (geograph 1781944).jpg |
Static Image Caption: | Toab, Virkie |
Os Grid Reference: | HU387116 |
Coordinates: | 59.889°N -1.307°W |
Post Town: | SHETLAND |
Postcode Area: | ZE |
Postcode District: | ZE3 |
Dial Code: | 01950 |
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.[1]
The name Toab may come from the old Norse hópr or hóp meaning a small landlocked bay or lagoon.[2]