Top Things to do in Mainland
Top 10 Free Things to do in Mainland, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Mainland, United Kingdom including Shetland Museum and Archives, Love From Shetland, Eshaness Cliffs, Town Hall, Clickimin Broch, Lerwick VisitScotland iCentre, St Ninian's Isle, Bonhoga Gallery, Shetland Jewellery, Hoswick Visitor Centre.
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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. Love From Shetland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Handmade goats milk soaps and gifts all made by myself only using my own goats milk, my products contain no palm oil some of our soaps have had amazing results especially with people who have eczema and psorasis
Reviewed By ruddyducky - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
We popped in with our 2 girls (5 & 2) to have a look around and as there were kids boxes of 4 bath bombs we bought them a box to take home with us. They smelt gorgeous and they are the most brightly coloured bath bombs we have ever had, the kids loved them and have asked for some more for Christmas!
3. Eshaness Cliffs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By ColinLivingstone - Wokingham, United Kingdom
Single tack roads but views everywhere that have to be seen. When you get to Eshaness it is amazing. The wide expanse of water and so much to take it. Very much worth a visit.
4. Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By annilita - Connecticut, United States
Unless there is an event on, there's not much to see, but it is worth stopping to see what's there! The stained glass is really impressive. Just enter and walk up to the second floor to have a look.
5. Clickimin Broch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By mariebT4960JV - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Easy access, well maintained & great location. Well worth a visit.Combine this with a walk along the shore of Lerwick.
6. Lerwick VisitScotland iCentre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
The Lerwick VisitScotland iCentre is located in the heart of Lerwick at the Market Cross. We have a wide range of information available and our knowledgeable Visitor Services Advisors are ready to help you plan your Shetland experience. At the Lerwick VisitScotland iCentre we can assist you with planning your itinerary, assisting with accommodation bookings, planning using public transport and booking ferries and assisting you with booking any trips and tours you would like to join. In our shop we offer a range of gifts, books, maps & souvenirs as well as stocking a range of items from some of Shetland's best craft producers.
Reviewed By Izy60 - Northampton, United Kingdom
We wanted some information on how to make the most of our visit to Shetland. We were given some great advice and help together with maps and guides. Really useful. Also learnt a bit if history and geography of the area.
7. St Ninian's Isle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Erik_and_Cheryl - Philadelphia, United States
We hiked here on September 3, 2019. It is simply an amazing place with breathtaking views of cliffs, the North Sea and birds. There are pathways around the island for you to walk on so you have a bit of guidence. There are no services of any kind, so a day trip backpack with water, snacks, clothing layers and the like should be brought. We would also recommend study footwear as it was be soggy in places and the ground can be uneven. The cliffs are magnificent to look at with thousands of sea birds flaying about. At one point we had fulmars that would buzz by us playfully. Take care around the edges as the wind gusts can hit you and make you a bit unsteady. We had a great time here and highly recommend it.
8. Bonhoga Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 317lornak
Sitting here with my friend knitting after having had a wonderful smoked salmon bagel for lunch ... highly recommended The gallery is wonderful, with an exquisite display of hand made Shetland textiles, truly works of art! Nice gift shop, with the most lovely lady serving! Good clean toilets (including disabled / baby change) and the whole place is disabled friendly with ramps and a stair lift! Beautiful surroundings and warm and sunny in the conservatory!
9. Shetland Jewellery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Situated in the beautiful shetland Isles, Shetland Jewellery (Originally known as Shetland Silvercraft) was founded by Jack Rae in 1953. Today Shetland Jewellery is run by Jack Rae's son Kenneth Rae and is situated next to the beautiful and tranquil Hellister Loch in Weisdale, Shetland. Each piece is hand crafted in our own workshop in the Shetland Isles and carries a lifetime guarantee. We offer pieces in silver, gold and platinum. We also have a bespoke design service and can offer special comissions for gifts, engagements and weddings, or just because. We stock a range of Shetland crafts along with having a coffee machine and toilet facility.
Reviewed By LynnA207 - Calgary, Canada
Great spot to get a piece of one if a kind jewelry. Beautiful shop. Asked to have longer chain and they were very accommodating
10. Hoswick Visitor Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By lerwickdave
Great value food... Cakes to die for, lovely staff. It can sometimes get busy when cruise ships in town but usually can find a table. Some lovely little walks nearby, playpark for the kids and small beach to explore.
