Top Things to do in Shetland Islands
Top 10 Things to do in Shetland Islands, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom including Mousa Iron Age Broch, Shetland Museum and Archives, Croft House Museum, Banna Minn Beach, Gairdins, Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, Clickimin Broch, Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Bobby's Bus Shelter.
Restaurants in Shetland Islands
1. Mousa Iron Age Broch
2. 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.
3. 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 :)
4. Banna Minn Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisI545 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Banna Minn beach and Kettla Ness Peninsula We found this gorgeous walk on the Walk the Highlands website on a day of relentless drizzle when the cloud level was only two or three hundred feet. And what a glorious walk it was too. You park at the end of the road beyond Papil in West Burra. The walk takes you around the curve of one of the loveliest beaches you are ever likely to come across and onto the Kettla Ness peninsula. There is no path as such so you just follow the sheep tracks around the coast with magnificent views even on a drizzly day of Atlantic waves, all inky black blues, turquoise blues and creamy white blues, crashing onto the rocks below. You continue around the headland then back along the gentler eastern side of the peninsula with that gorgeous beach as a final treat before returning to the car park. This walk is so easy it can be done without a map. There are no boggy bits and only 145 metres of ascent. Anyone who enjoys low level walking will love this walk!
5. Gairdins
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Hermaness National Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By Dunks961 - Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Hermaness reserve is absolutely beautiful and worth the journey from the mainland - I would recommend taking a camera when you walk along the cliffs, as the views and wildlife are something to capture forever
9. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 353 reviews
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve opened in June 2014 following restoration of the Grade A listed Lighthouse buildings at the southermost tip of mainland Shetland. The area is an RSPB nature reserve, with the indoor spaces providing an interactive and stimulating way to learn about the social, military and maritime history, and the bird and marine life at Sumburgh Head. Rated a Five Star Visitor Attraction by Visit Scotland.
Reviewed By Engelsksetter - Stjordal, Norway
A very interesting place that made a difference during the start of WW II, lots of sea birds and a wonderful view. Very good information and a little museum. We hiked along the coastline from the hotel, and this is a wonderful hike, enjoy ????
10. Bobby's Bus Shelter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By D38lawn - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
You can't knock this, it's a great idea and a cracking but if fun! And it's next to the John Peel memorial roundabout.
