Top Things to do in Mainland
Things to do in Mainland, Scotland: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Mainland, United Kingdom including Shetland Museum and Archives, Croft House Museum, Tangwick Haa Museum, Scalloway Museum, Shetland Textile Museum, Quendale Water Mill.
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1. Shetland Museum and Archives
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 913 reviews
Shetland Museum and Archives is located on Hay's Dock, which was restored during the building of this award winning visitor attraction.Discover the islands' many secrets through the exhibits and displays, and take a look in the boat shed where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building skills. Also be sure to visit Da Gadderie, the museum's temporary exhibition area which hosts a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year.Shetland Museum and Archives is open daily and admission is free.
Reviewed By nickw593 - London, United Kingdom
This is a great place to visit on one of the rainier days in Lerwick. Really interesting museum that covers the geology, biodiversity, history and culture of these islands...from the dawn of time to the present day. Good, modern and well presented displays that inform but do not overwhelm. It is also free to enter and has a decent little shop.
2. Croft House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By Lesrae_1969 - Uzes, France
Worth a look, it really makes you understand how the crofters used to live. Even better if you can persuade the curator Trevor to sing a traditional song :)
3. Tangwick Haa Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By davidhiggins2017 - Whitby, United Kingdom
This museum provides a wonderful insight into the way Shetland people lived in the past. Volunteers have clearly put a tremendous amount of work in researching this history specific to Shetland, collecting numerous items such as the present display of wedding dresses that were used by the local people in years gone by, and displaying them. They should be proud of what they have achieved There is a small library of interesting documents and pictures where you can also enjoy a cup of tea / coffee and biscuits. The staff are always very helpful friendly and always provide you with a very warm welcome. There is also a small gift shop displaying several items made locally. Outside there is a sheltered picnic area with picnic tables where visitors are able to sit and enjoy their own packed lunches. The museum also is alongside a small beach where you can see numerous seals that congregate on the outcrops of rocks. if you are lucky you may also see some of the local otters that also reside here This museum is an ideal place to stop on a walk around the Eshaness peninsula. There is also car parking facilities for cars or even a coach if you are enjoying a whistle-stop coach trip around Shetland as you break your journey while cruising around the UK. Ideal attraction to visit when the weather is misbehaving itself
4. Scalloway Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By 417juliep
Excellent local museum, packed with lots of information and items about the history of Scalloway from geology, prehistory through fishing to the Shetland Bus during the war. Lots to read. Very good for a rainy day. Your very cheap admission also gives you a season ticket for return trips. Small car park attached. Friendly staff and a small shop and tourist info leaflets. Next door is the castle which is open when the museum is.
5. Shetland Textile Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By annilita - Connecticut, United States
There is so much going on at this little museum. All the regional fiber crafts are represented with informative volunteers and the occasional competition. Well worth the visit for the gift shop alone, which is stocked entirely with locally produced items of high quality.
6. Quendale Water Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By SaltyJR - San Francisco, United States
We were the only visitors that morning, and met a delightful volunteer caretaker - bought some handmade, wool hats, and enjoyed a self-guided tour of the mill.
