The 8 Best Outdoor Activities in Lerwick, Scotland

July 13, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Lerwick (/ˈlɜːrwɪk/) (Scottish Gaelic: Liùrabhaig, Norwegian: Leirvik) is the main port of Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is centred 123 miles (200 km) off the north coast of the Scottish mainland and on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is 211 miles (340 km) north-by-northeast of Aberdeen, 222 miles (357 km) west of the similarly sheltered port of Bergen in Norway and 228 miles (367 km) south east of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.
Restaurants in Lerwick

1. Island Trails

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Island Trails

Join Island Trails to discover the real Shetland, it's beautiful scenery, history, culture and wildlife. Owned by crofter and wildlife enthusiast James Tait who also has a keen interest in local history. With his extensive local knowledge James can plan a tour or walk to suit your interests and timescale. Check out the Island Trails website for more information and to read recent customer testimonials.

2. Sea Kayak Shetland

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Sea Kayak Shetland

Guided kayaking trips round Mainland Shetland. No previous experience necessary. All equipment and training provided. Taster sessions, half day or full day trips. No programme of trips. Trips available all year round, weather-permitting, and arranged round weather forecast and sea-state. Mostly single kayaks; one double kayak.

3. Shetland Seabird Tours

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Shetland Seabird Tours

The ultimate Shetland wildlife experience on the Noss Boat – unrivalled spectacle & photographic opportunities with the awesome, towering Noss cliffs backdrop. Shetland's only naturalist led boat tour company. Very comfortable, safe, bespoke wildlife watching boat, room to stand, photograph & enjoy. Maximum of 12 passengers per trip, toilet available. Upholstered seats with backrests for every passenger as well as large decking area for panoramic viewing and photography. The Noss Boat tour includes cruise around Bressay & Noss to enjoy Shetland's rich natural marine environment, thousands of breeding seabirds, close seals encounters, scenic views & striking local geology. Our famous trips are a must do for all major film crews including 'BBC Springwatch' and 'Wild Shetland' and we are the boat of choice for tour groups, families, and photographers. We are always on the lookout for whales too with increasing sightings in Shetland waters! Our unique Gannet feeding frenzy a highlight!

4. Shetland Wildlife Boat Tours

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Shetland Wildlife Boat Tours

We have been running seabird and wildlife tours in Shetland since 2007. The spectacular cliffs of the world famous bird reserve are home to over 50,000 breeding seabirds. We guarantee up close sightings of seabirds in large numbers and both common and grey seals. From April to September we operate 2 trips daily around Noss leaving Lerwick at 10.30AM and 2PM.

5. Seabirds-and-Seals

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Seabirds-and-Seals

Shetland's Seabirds-and-Seals Tours - offer excursions around the incredible bird cliffs of Noss in the Shetland Islands. Tours take place twice daily at 10:15am & 2:15pm, departing from the small boat harbour in Shetland's main town of Lerwick. We also offer a Sunrise Boat Tour - departing from same location at 5:15am. We are also available for fishing trips, private charter, marine survey and workboat contracts. Our 13.5 Metre twin-engine Catamaran 'Seabird' is very comfortable for taking up to 12 passengers and the best way to see the famous seabird cliffs at Noss National Nature reserve! You will also experience our 'underwater camera' on our 10:15am and 2:15pm tour - you can view videos of previous experiences.

6. Shetland with Laurie

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Shetland with Laurie

Tour guide offering guided bespoke tours of Shetland. These tours are carried out in a modern Volvo XC60 for maximum comfort for guests.

7. Kittywake Tours

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Kittywake Tours

I am a Shetland small group tour guide offering that additional personal touch. As well as prescribed tour packages, I do my best to tailor tours according to your interests. I also seek to offer you a comprehensive experience of Shetland, sharing the stunning beauty of the islands along with its rich heritage of history, archaeology, culture and wildlife.

8. Adventure Shetland

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Adventure Shetland

Adventure Shetland is owned and operated by Jon Pulley. Jon is a native Shetlander and archaeologist who is passionate about sharing his knowledge of his homeland. Tours are bespoke, and focussed on history and archaeology, scenery and getting off the beaten track to explore the true wonders of the islands.

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