The Shetland Isles
Shetland Islands
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Shetland Islands. From Shetland Islands you can explore the beautiful lochs & mountains of the highlands of Scotland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation. The Shetland Isles are an archipelago of 100 islands and islets. Shetland's capital and only town is Lerwick, lying roughly at the centre of Shetland's main island (called Mainland). The Shetland Isles were originally a Norwegian colony, and are geographically closer to Norway than they are to Scotland. There are a number of ancient settlements dating back to Bronze Age and the remains of an entire Viking settlement at Jarlshof. Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe, the combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is breathtaking. Also see Shetland.

Visitor attractions and information - Shetland Islands

	Shetland Museum, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0EL. Tel: 01595 695057. Shetland's main museum, covering all aspects of over 5,000 years of island life. Main display themes are archaeology, social history, agriculture, maritime, textiles and plus temporary exhibitions of local contemporary art. A vast archive also offers a possibility to look at old photographs. www.shetland-museum.org.uk. Lerwick is the main town and on the east coast of the Shetland Islands Mainland.
	CROFTHOUSE MUSEUM, Boddam. The house is a typical thatched crofthouse of the 19th century restored with traditional materials. A warm peat fire and a welcoming custodian ensures you will feel like at home. South of Boddam, May-Sept, daily, 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Admission free but donations welcome. Boddam is located in the southernmost tip of the Shetland Islands Mainland.
	QUENDALE WATER MILL, near Sumburgh. Beautifully restored 19th century water mill now houses a visitor centre with an exhibition of old farming methods and croft implements. A video shows the original mill machinery in action. There are facilities for the disabled. Dunrossness, three miles west of Sumburgh road, mid April-mid Oct, daily, 10am-5pm. Also a souvenir shop and a cafe. Sumburgh is the southernmost town on the Shetland Islands Mainland.
	JARLSHOF - Prehistoric and Norse Settlement, Sumburgh Head. Tel. 01950 460112 for opening times. This site of great historical importance consists of a number of ancient settlements dating back to Bronze Age. Also of significance are the remains of an entire Viking settlement and late 16th century mansion house. Sumburgh is the southernmost town on the Shetland Islands Mainland.
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Busta House Hotel Busta Brae Shetland ZE2 9QN	Shetland Islands hotel. Busta House gazes majestically out over the voe, tranquil and enduring despite its darkly romantic history....
The Lerwick Hotel 15 South Road Lerwick ZE1 ORB	Shetland Islands hotel. Modern & well equipped hotel 10 minutes walk from the town centre, nestling on the shore of Breiwick Bay Ideal base for both the holiday or business traveller. This attractive hotel is well equipped for the modern traveller and close to local amenities. Situated on the edge of the sea with unrestricted views over Breiwick Bay and the island of Bressay. Fine cuisine is offered in either our special Seafood Restaurant or Brasserie Restaurant, ....
The Shetland Hotel Holmsgarth Road Lerwick ZE1 OPW	Shetland Islands hotel. Situated in Lerwick, Shetland's main town, the Shetland Hotel provides an ideal base for all your requirements. Lerwick is Shetland's capital, and is itself a busy cosmopolitan and charismatic harbour town full of history. Ideal for the business guest who can take advantage of our central location and well equipped conference, meeting rooms, and office suite - or for the leisure traveller, very convenient for the Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, spacious modern bedrooms, and the Oasis Bistro offering local and international cuisine. ....

The Kveldsro House Hotel Greenfield Place Lerwick ZE1 OAQ	Shetland Islands hotel. The Kveldsro House Hotel - The country home hotel in town. Perfect for the discerning business executive or the individual traveller on a short or long break. Located in the centre of town in discreet surroundings, but within easy walking distance of the old harbour and main shopping street and with ample private parking.....

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