Top Things to do in Mainland
The 6 Best Historic Sites in Mainland, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Mainland, United Kingdom including Huxter Horizontal Mills, Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, Bod of Gremista, Old Scatness, Stanydale Temple, The Broch of Burraland.
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1. Huxter Horizontal Mills
2. Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 435 reviews
Visitors can explore the grounds of Jarlshof, but our visitor centre and facilities are currently closed. The Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse settlements in Shetland are one of the most important and inspirational archaeological sites in Scotland. Jarlsholf is located at Sumburgh Head near the southern tip of Mainland Shetland. This extraordinary site has a complex of ancient settlements which cover more than 4,000 years of human history. You will be amazed to find such a range of archaeological treasures in one place, including late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch and wheelhouses, a Norse longhouse, a medieval farmstead and a 16th century laird’s house. The fascinating interpretation centre houses a hands-on display of local materials traditionally used on site including wool, stone, slate and bone. Visitors can also learn all about prehistoric life and history of the site.
Reviewed By AlisP574 - Toronto, Canada
It has on the sea coast foundations of buildings of farms from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Norsemen period and Middle Ages and the remains of a 17th century fort. Explanations at each of them have pictures and explanations. It was not a village but single homes which for security were within sight of other farms. Worth visiting for its uniqueness.
3. Bod of Gremista
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
A typical 18th-century fishing booth, which served as both the family home and a fish store.
Reviewed By SuzyB_13 - Vancouver, Canada
Showcases the local designer knitters. Original ideas abound and will have you going off to find the genius behind the designers workshops. This is the must visit Shrine for Fibre Artists visiting Shetland.
4. Old Scatness
5. Stanydale Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By D38lawn - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
This really is an amazing site to visit. Yes, I am a nerd! You can park in the passing place, it's been widened for this purpose. The walk is short, way marked and a bit boggy. So proper boots to be worn. Walking through you can see signs of buildings, field system and a stone circle. The actual 'temple's isn't one, but maybe a meeting place or burial chamber. It's one of the best sites I've been to.
