Louise's Guidebook

Louise
Louise's Guidebook

Places to visit

Wonderful landscape and views south over to the small island of Fairisle that lies between Shetland and Orkney . Visit the Sumburgh lighthouse and enjoy the cafe situated inside.
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RSPB Sumburgh Head, Mainland
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Wonderful landscape and views south over to the small island of Fairisle that lies between Shetland and Orkney . Visit the Sumburgh lighthouse and enjoy the cafe situated inside.
A short walk takes you to Clickamin broch. It is a well preserved but restored broch originally built on an island in the Clickamin loch . This stone enclosure dates back to the iron age
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Broch of Clickimin
38 South Rd
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A short walk takes you to Clickamin broch. It is a well preserved but restored broch originally built on an island in the Clickamin loch . This stone enclosure dates back to the iron age
This is an authentic dwelling which immediately transports you back to how life before electricity and running water was even a possibility.
Croft House Museum
This is an authentic dwelling which immediately transports you back to how life before electricity and running water was even a possibility.
Scalloway lies to the west of Shetland approximately 6 miles from Lerwick. until 1838 it was the capitalof Shetland until Lerwick took over. Here you can see the impressive Scalloway Castle which dates back to 1600 when it was completed. The Scalloway museum is a must , with special reference to the WW2 operation which became known as The Shetland Bus. This is remembered in Shetland and Norway today. There's places to eat, and you can enjoy the walk through the village leading to its waterfront where you can see the Shetland Bus memorial statue. This was built from stones taken from the birthplace of the 44 crewmen that died during the missions on The Shetland Bus. Truly poignant.
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Scalloway Museum
Castle Street
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Scalloway lies to the west of Shetland approximately 6 miles from Lerwick. until 1838 it was the capitalof Shetland until Lerwick took over. Here you can see the impressive Scalloway Castle which dates back to 1600 when it was completed. The Scalloway museum is a must , with special reference to the WW2 operation which became known as The Shetland Bus. This is remembered in Shetland and Norway today. There's places to eat, and you can enjoy the walk through the village leading to its waterfront where you can see the Shetland Bus memorial statue. This was built from stones taken from the birthplace of the 44 crewmen that died during the missions on The Shetland Bus. Truly poignant.
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
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Eshaness Broch
A great insight into Shetlands crofting way of life . The cabin has unique artefacts and photos detailing Shetlands' contributions to two World wars .
The Cabin Museum
A great insight into Shetlands crofting way of life . The cabin has unique artefacts and photos detailing Shetlands' contributions to two World wars .
Up Helly Aa Committee begin their year preparing the Up Helly Aa Exhibition that runs from May until September in the Galley Shed. This boasts a full size Galley, Jarl Squad suits, other Squads memorabilia and an extensive collection of photographs recording the suits worn and the guizers involved. A great insight " behind the scenes " to Shetlands annual Up Helly Aa .
Up Helly Aa Exhibition
 Up Helly Aa Committee begin their year preparing the Up Helly Aa Exhibition that runs from May until September in the Galley Shed. This boasts a full size Galley, Jarl Squad suits, other Squads memorabilia and an extensive collection of photographs recording the suits worn and the guizers involved. A great insight " behind the scenes " to Shetlands annual Up Helly Aa .
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Garths croft
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Food Scene

The Shetland Fudge Company
97 Commercial St
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The Dowry
98 Commercial St
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No 88 Kitchen and Bar
88 Commercial Street
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Fjarå Café Bar
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Hay's Dock Cafe Restaurant
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The Cornerstone
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Da Haaf Restaurant
Port Arthur Road
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Golden Coach
1-3 Commercial Rd
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Saffron
4 North Rd
C’est la Vie Cafe
181 Commercial St
The Olive Tree
Maryfield House Hotel Ltd
Lovely food and view out South harbour is spectacular.
The Lerwick Hotel
15 South Rd
Lovely food and view out South harbour is spectacular.
Shetland Hotel
This was a cafe called Sollotis when I was young and they had the BEST ice cream , hopefullythey have perfected the recipe!
Pete's Cafe
This was a cafe called Sollotis when I was young and they had the BEST ice cream , hopefullythey have perfected the recipe!
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Scalloway Hotel
Main Street
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Golden Coach
1-3 Commercial Rd
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Gurkha Kitchen
Home bakes. Lovely coffees Fizz with your afternoon teas
Blyde Welcome
Home bakes. Lovely coffees Fizz with your afternoon teas

Shopping

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Ninian
80 Commercial St
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Harry's Department Store
2 Esplanade
Shetland Soap Co
111 Commercial St
Jamieson's of Shetland
93-95 Commercial St
Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers
90 North Rd
Aurora Jewellery - Lerwick

Boat trips

Small boat journey across from Sandwick . You can explore inside the broch . Take a wander around the island . In summertime, the storm petrels are busy little birds and appear at night time all through the broch . The Mousa boat caters for evening trips to allow you to experience their lifestyle.
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Broch of Mousa
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Small boat journey across from Sandwick . You can explore inside the broch . Take a wander around the island . In summertime, the storm petrels are busy little birds and appear at night time all through the broch . The Mousa boat caters for evening trips to allow you to experience their lifestyle.
Shetland Explorer Tours