Shetland Islands Highlands And Northern Islands, Scotland Travel Guide
A spectacular, uninhabited island known for its towering sea cliffs. These cliffs teem with immense numbers of breeding seabirds, including over 20,000 gannets, puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.
Access from Lerwick includes a short passenger ferry to Bressay, followed by a seasonal small boat trip across to Noss Sound. An organized boat trip around Noss has the best views of the precipices and birds from the ocean.
Explore Shetland's neighboring islands, each with its own distinct character and attractions.
The northernmost inhabited island of Shetland, with Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Muckle Flugga lighthouse, Muness Castle, and the quirky Unst Bus Shelter.
These picturesque islands connect to Mainland Shetland by bridge. They contain charming coastal coastal fishing villages like Hamnavoe and beautiful sandy beaches like Meal Beach.
Discover Shetland's heritage and traditional way of life through its museums and cultural centers.
Tour ancient settlements and preserved historical sites.
Experience Shetland's artistic and textile traditions.
Connect with local communities and their unique customs.
A conserved 19th-century croft house providing a look into traditional Shetland life, complete with period furnishings and exhibits.
A small, community-run museum and café featuring displays on local history, fishing, textile machinery, and an operational knitting machine.
Shetland provides a variety of day trip opportunities, suited to various interests.
Visit Jarlshof for prehistoric remains and Sumburgh Head for seabird colonies (May-July).
Explore the Shetland Museum, Clickimin Broch, and Scalloway Castle.
Journey to Eshaness Cliffs or embark on a multi-ferry trip to Unst.
The preferred way of exploring Shetland due to widespread attractions.
Available on Mainland, but frequency varies, especially in rural areas.
Connect Matowards the central area to various islands; verify the schedule for planning.
