Shelagh’s Shetland guidebook
Food scene
There is a selection of places to eat out. Opening hours do changes seasonally so please check with venue before visiting. It’s often worth booking in advance.
Peerie Shop Cafe
EsplanadeFrankie's Fish & Chips
Busta House Hotel
Burrastow House
The Dowry
98 Commercial StGreat for breakfast on arrival with sea views. Tesco’s is just across the road for getting supplies.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fjarå Café Bar
Great for breakfast on arrival with sea views. Tesco’s is just across the road for getting supplies.
The Original Cake Fridge & Tea Room
ROADSIDEDa Haaf Restaurant
Port Arthur Road88 Commercial St
88 Commercial StreetHay's Dock Cafe Restaurant
Sightseeing
Here is a selection of places you may wish to visit but there is so much more to see on Shetland that you will find in your tour guide!
Broch of Mousa
Shetland Museum & Archives
Lerwick
RSPB Sumburgh Head, Mainland
Eshaness
St Ninian’s Beach
Culswick Broch
Westerwick
Broch of Clickimin
38 South RdIsle of Noss
Yell
Unst
Gallery
Bonhoga gallery, shop and cafe which often showcases local Shetland artists and craftsmen. Info on the Shetland Art website.
Bonhoga Gallery
The Shetland Gallery
The Shetland Tweed Company
Shetland Museum & Archives
Red Houss
Shop
Local convenience stores
The Bixter Shop
Walls Shop
EID Community Cooperative
Shetland Soap Co
111 Commercial StNinian
80 Commercial St
Peerie Shop Cafe
EsplanadeNielanell Knitwear
Entertainment
Mareel - Music, Cinema and Education Venue
Gutters GaetTour Guides
Here are a few guides we know and recommend. https://www.shetlandwithlaurie.com/blog/archives/04-2019#/ ShetlandwithLaurie and Jon from Adventure Shetland have written blogs about The Taing and the West Mainland. Both worth a read.
Shetland with Laurie
45 Burgh RdAdventure Shetland
Upper Sound