Louise's Guidebook
Places to visit
Wonderful landscape and views south over to the small island of Fairisle that lies between Shetland and Orkney .
Visit the Sumburgh lighthouse and enjoy the cafe situated inside.
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RSPB Sumburgh Head, Mainland
Wonderful landscape and views south over to the small island of Fairisle that lies between Shetland and Orkney .
Visit the Sumburgh lighthouse and enjoy the cafe situated inside.
A short walk takes you to Clickamin broch. It is a well preserved but restored broch originally built on an island in the Clickamin loch . This stone enclosure dates back to the iron age
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Broch of Clickimin
38 South RdA short walk takes you to Clickamin broch. It is a well preserved but restored broch originally built on an island in the Clickamin loch . This stone enclosure dates back to the iron age
This is an authentic dwelling which immediately transports you back to how life before electricity and running water was even a possibility.
Croft House Museum
This is an authentic dwelling which immediately transports you back to how life before electricity and running water was even a possibility.
Scalloway lies to the west of Shetland approximately 6 miles from Lerwick.
until 1838 it was the capitalof Shetland until Lerwick took over.
Here you can see the impressive Scalloway Castle which dates back to 1600 when it was completed.
The Scalloway museum is a must , with special reference to the WW2 operation which became known as The Shetland Bus. This is remembered in Shetland and Norway today.
There's places to eat, and you can enjoy the walk through the village leading to its waterfront where you can see the Shetland Bus memorial statue. This was built from stones taken from the birthplace of the 44 crewmen that died during the missions on The Shetland Bus.
Truly poignant.
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Scalloway Museum
Castle StreetScalloway lies to the west of Shetland approximately 6 miles from Lerwick.
until 1838 it was the capitalof Shetland until Lerwick took over.
Here you can see the impressive Scalloway Castle which dates back to 1600 when it was completed.
The Scalloway museum is a must , with special reference to the WW2 operation which became known as The Shetland Bus. This is remembered in Shetland and Norway today.
There's places to eat, and you can enjoy the walk through the village leading to its waterfront where you can see the Shetland Bus memorial statue. This was built from stones taken from the birthplace of the 44 crewmen that died during the missions on The Shetland Bus.
Truly poignant.
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Eshaness Broch
A great insight into Shetlands crofting way of life . The cabin has unique artefacts and photos detailing Shetlands' contributions to two World wars .
The Cabin Museum
A great insight into Shetlands crofting way of life . The cabin has unique artefacts and photos detailing Shetlands' contributions to two World wars .
Up Helly Aa Committee begin their year preparing the Up Helly Aa Exhibition that runs from May until September in the Galley Shed. This boasts a full size Galley, Jarl Squad suits, other Squads memorabilia and an extensive collection of photographs recording the suits worn and the guizers involved.
A great insight " behind the scenes " to Shetlands annual Up Helly Aa .
Up Helly Aa Exhibition
Up Helly Aa Committee begin their year preparing the Up Helly Aa Exhibition that runs from May until September in the Galley Shed. This boasts a full size Galley, Jarl Squad suits, other Squads memorabilia and an extensive collection of photographs recording the suits worn and the guizers involved.
A great insight " behind the scenes " to Shetlands annual Up Helly Aa .
Garths croft
Check this on his website , requires bookings
Food Scene
The Shetland Fudge Company
97 Commercial StThe Dowry
98 Commercial StNo 88 Kitchen and Bar
88 Commercial StreetFjarå Café Bar
Hay's Dock Cafe Restaurant
The Cornerstone
Da Haaf Restaurant
Port Arthur RoadGolden Coach
1-3 Commercial RdSaffron
4 North RdC’est la Vie Cafe
181 Commercial StThe Olive Tree
Maryfield House Hotel Ltd
The Lerwick Hotel
15 South RdLovely food and view out South harbour is spectacular.
Shetland Hotel
This was a cafe called Sollotis when I was young and they had the BEST ice cream , hopefullythey have perfected the recipe!
Pete's Cafe
This was a cafe called Sollotis when I was young and they had the BEST ice cream , hopefullythey have perfected the recipe!
Scalloway Hotel
Main StreetGolden Coach
1-3 Commercial RdGurkha Kitchen
Blyde Welcome
Home bakes. Lovely coffees
Fizz with your afternoon teas
Shopping
Ninian
80 Commercial StHarry's Department Store
2 EsplanadeShetland Soap Co
111 Commercial StJamieson's of Shetland
93-95 Commercial StJamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers
90 North RdAurora Jewellery - Lerwick
Boat trips
Small boat journey across from Sandwick . You can explore inside the broch . Take a wander around the island . In summertime, the storm petrels are busy little birds and appear at night time all through the broch . The Mousa boat caters for evening trips to allow you to experience their lifestyle.
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Broch of Mousa
Small boat journey across from Sandwick . You can explore inside the broch . Take a wander around the island . In summertime, the storm petrels are busy little birds and appear at night time all through the broch . The Mousa boat caters for evening trips to allow you to experience their lifestyle.
Shetland Explorer Tours