Ideas and info for Shetland
Food Scene
There a number a great restaurants and cafes in Shetland. The most local to us is Sumburgh Hotel (next to Jarlshof) which offer a good food and wonderful views. The closet cafe is Mackenzies based in Cunningsburgh with stunning coastal views.
Peerie Shop Cafe
EsplanadeWarm friendly place with good coffee and cakes
We are located in one of the most dramatic landscapes in Shetland, the views from the Braewick cafe, camp site and craft shop, towards the famous sea stacks, 'The Drongs', is simply outstanding. Add to that, our menu of fresh local produce - much of which is sourced from our working croft - a range of local crafts, knitwear and gifts, and a fully serviced camping and caravan site, and you have everything you need for the perfect Eshaness escape. There are lots of things to see and places to visit, please use link below to view.
11 locals recommend
Braewick Café and Caravan Park
We are located in one of the most dramatic landscapes in Shetland, the views from the Braewick cafe, camp site and craft shop, towards the famous sea stacks, 'The Drongs', is simply outstanding. Add to that, our menu of fresh local produce - much of which is sourced from our working croft - a range of local crafts, knitwear and gifts, and a fully serviced camping and caravan site, and you have everything you need for the perfect Eshaness escape. There are lots of things to see and places to visit, please use link below to view.
http://www.shetlandheritageassociation.com/members/south-mainland/hoswick-visitor-centre The Visitor Centre provides a welcoming venue for locals and visitors to the area. The Café provides delicious home bakes and light lunches all made to order as well as space to display items collected and preserved. The Centre includes weaving machinery, local items and an interpretation of the Hoswick Whale case. One of the main focuses is the unique wireless collection, which follows radio, domestic marine and military equipment from the early 1900’s through to the mobile phone innovation of today.
6 locals recommend
Hoswick Visitors Centre
http://www.shetlandheritageassociation.com/members/south-mainland/hoswick-visitor-centre The Visitor Centre provides a welcoming venue for locals and visitors to the area. The Café provides delicious home bakes and light lunches all made to order as well as space to display items collected and preserved. The Centre includes weaving machinery, local items and an interpretation of the Hoswick Whale case. One of the main focuses is the unique wireless collection, which follows radio, domestic marine and military equipment from the early 1900’s through to the mobile phone innovation of today.
The best fish and chippie with gorgeous milkshakes. Well worth a visit or two.
18 locals recommend
Frankie's Fish & Chips
The best fish and chippie with gorgeous milkshakes. Well worth a visit or two.
Scalloway Hotel
Main StreetUnder new ownership Dec22
The is the nearest place to eat. Highly recommended by both locals and non-locals. They also offer a bar menu which includes, fish & chips, hamburgers etc. It has stunning views and is based next to Jarlshof. And then there are the stunning views!
Sumburgh Hotel
The is the nearest place to eat. Highly recommended by both locals and non-locals. They also offer a bar menu which includes, fish & chips, hamburgers etc. It has stunning views and is based next to Jarlshof. And then there are the stunning views!
Fjarå Café Bar
The Dowry
98 Commercial StThe Great Wall
14 Commercial RdC’est la Vie Cafe
181 Commercial StGolden Coach
1-3 Commercial RdDouglas Arms
67 Commercial RdA place to listen to live muscians
Frankie's Fish & Chips
A local and visitor favourite. A must go when here.
No 88 Kitchen and Bar
88 Commercial StreetHighly recommended by both locals and visitors
The Cake Fridge has expanded into a Tea Room! Definitely recommend
13 locals recommend
The Original Cake Fridge & Tea Room
ROADSIDEThe Cake Fridge has expanded into a Tea Room! Definitely recommend
The Olive Tree
A local favourite tea room
Unken Kaffee
The Sumburgh lighhouse cafe, worth the visit to sit and take in the spectacular views.
Victoria's Vintage Tea Rooms ltd
A must for anyone visiting Unst, booking is essential
Marina's Kitchen Cabinet
Delicious cakes
Bar Lounge
The Lounge Bar
4 Mounthooly St A place for live music, check out their Facebook Page
Sightseeing
Eshaness Lighthouse
A must see whilst in Shetland
Westerwick
This is one of my many special spots
Stunning views to the north whilst visiting the Puffins. Best time for viewing Puffins, early morning or late evening.
14 locals recommend
RSPB Sumburgh Head, Mainland
Stunning views to the north whilst visiting the Puffins. Best time for viewing Puffins, early morning or late evening.
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Quendale Mill
Croft House Museum
St Ninians Isle
Hamnavoe
Mousa Island
East Burra
East Burra
Old Scatness
Trowie Knowe Crafts
A real treat to visit this place and discover the who the Trowie's are
The Outpost
Worth a visit to this marvellous place, great for kids to visit with all the animals
Mareel - Music, Cinema and Education Venue
Gutters GaetDefinitely a must when visiting Shetland. Explore the history, geography and so much under one roof
27 locals recommend
Shetland Museum & Archives
Definitely a must when visiting Shetland. Explore the history, geography and so much under one roof
Fitfull Head is a dramatic summit near the southern end of Shetland, the trig point set near the edge of broken cliffs that plunge its full height into the sea.
Fitful Head
Fitfull Head is a dramatic summit near the southern end of Shetland, the trig point set near the edge of broken cliffs that plunge its full height into the sea.
http://www.shetland.org/things/outdoor/walking/hams-of-muckle-roe-circular
The Hams of Muckle Roe gets their names from Old Norse and translates as the Havens (or Harbours) of the Big Red Island. This walk route to The Hams begins at the cemetery, which is accessed by a track from the main road at Scarfataing.
Muckle Roe
http://www.shetland.org/things/outdoor/walking/hams-of-muckle-roe-circular
The Hams of Muckle Roe gets their names from Old Norse and translates as the Havens (or Harbours) of the Big Red Island. This walk route to The Hams begins at the cemetery, which is accessed by a track from the main road at Scarfataing.
Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe, at all times of the year. The combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is unsurpassed.
Search a walk here:
http://www.shetland.org/things/outdoor/walking
Shetland Islands
Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe, at all times of the year. The combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is unsurpassed.
Search a walk here:
http://www.shetland.org/things/outdoor/walking
Scalloway Castle
Castle StreetStunning place to visit out on the West side. The drive through Weisdale will blow you away
Westerwick
Stunning place to visit out on the West side. The drive through Weisdale will blow you away
Fantastic walk out to the fort, stunning cliff line. The turning is on the other side of the airport next to Ness Engineering.
Ness of Burgi, Shetland ZE3 9JW, UK
Fantastic walk out to the fort, stunning cliff line. The turning is on the other side of the airport next to Ness Engineering.
Shetland Sea Adventures
Once in a lifetime experience with SSA exploring Foula by sea and land.
Shopping
Fantastic local shop 5 mins south from Voortrekker. This little treasure trove has everything including soft serve ice cream in the summer.
Mainlands MiniMarket
A970Fantastic local shop 5 mins south from Voortrekker. This little treasure trove has everything including soft serve ice cream in the summer.
Why not book a delivery and have your shopping ready for when you arrive. We'll make sure it's received and packed away.
8 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
South RoadWhy not book a delivery and have your shopping ready for when you arrive. We'll make sure it's received and packed away.
Bigton Community Shop
Local small shop with limited grocery supplies. Before St Ninians
Sandwick Baking Co
StoveLocal bakery and convenience store.
Jamieson and Smith Shetland Wool Brokers
90 North RdWool brokers in Shetland.
Ninian
80 Commercial StWorth a visit to Karlin's workshop to see her amazing designs all done on the premises!
Karlin Anderson Jewellery Design
Worth a visit to Karlin's workshop to see her amazing designs all done on the premises!
Nielanell Knitwear
Unique knitwear designed locally
Ninian
80 Commercial StGetting Around
Star Rent A Car Ltd
22 Commercial RdStar operates both from the Airport and Lerwick
Viking
http://travel.shetland.org/desktop_homepage.php Bus timetables for Shetland Bus Service
Booking Ferries to inner islands through the Shetland Council:
https://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/ferry-booking
Ferry timetables: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/timetable
Shetland Ferry Operations
Booking Ferries to inner islands through the Shetland Council:
https://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/ferry-booking
Ferry timetables: https://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/timetable
Distillery
Shetland Reel at Saxa Vord Distillery
Lerwick Brewery
City advice
What to pack
Hand Luggage Must Haves
Luggage can go missing so to avoid a disappointing time pack in your hand luggage what you can't go without. Eg. Hiking boots, jacket, walking trousers/jeans, some essentials etc. It's easy to pick up essentials in Lerwick from toiletries to undies.