Shetland Visitor Attractions

Great places to visit in the Shetland islands.

Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Weisdale Mill, Weisdale, Shetland, ZE2 9LW

The UK’s most northerly visual applied art gallery, run by Shetland Arts Development Agency.

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Fair Isle Bird Observatory

Fair Isle, Shetland ZE2 9JU

Lost to fire in 2019, the Fair Isle Bird Observatory is looking for donations for the rebuild.

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Garths Croft, Bressay

Garths, Bressay, Shetland, Shetland, ZE2 9ER

A smallholding specialising in native and heritage breeds. Open all year. Telephone 07748 926454

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Geopark Shetland

Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NY

Walk on ancient ocean floor, explore an extinct volcano and stroll across shifting sands in a single day!

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Islesburgh Community Centre

King Harald Street, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ

Community Centre & Cafe open 7 days in the centre of Lerwick. Home to The Shetland Showcase.

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Mareel, Lerwick

Gutter’s Gaet, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WQ

The UK’s most northerly music, cinema, and education centre, run by Shetland Arts Development Agency.

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The Old Haa Trust, Yell

Burravoe, Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9AY

Locally run museum with art gallery, craft shop, garden and tearooms. Located at Burravoe, Yell, ZE2 9AY.

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Quendale Water Mill, South Mainland

Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2 9JD

Overshot Watermill graded by VisitScotland as a 3 star Visitor Attraction, situated in scenic Dunrossness.

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Scalloway Museum

Castle Street, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0TP

Located next to Scalloway Castle. Features a large section on the Shetland Bus. Expect a warm welcome!

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Shetland Museum and Archives

Hay’s Dock, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WP

The Shetland Museum is the islands cultural, heritage and social hub – a landmark on the Lerwick waterfront.

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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Sumburgh, Shetland, ZE3 9JN

Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve. An engaging and interactive experience for the whole family.

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Tangwick Haa Museum

Tangwick, Eshaness, Shetland, ZE2 9RS

Small museum showing history and culture of Northmavine, most northerly parish of Shetland mainland.

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Unst Heritage Trust, Museums

Haroldswick, Shetland, ZE2 9ED

Unst Heritage Trust runs two small museums: Unst Heritage Centre and Unst Boat Haven.

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