Shetland Islands Tourism Info
The Shetland Islands share a similar history as Orkney, it was annexed by Scotland on the same year (1468). Shetland also has its share of Norse History and Neolithic findings. Lerwick is the only town on the islands and the most northerly town in Britain. It is the main harbour and the ferry terminal serves routes to Kirkwall and Aberdeen, as well as the Faroe Islands and Iceland. It is a stop on most northern cruise routes. The water has much been a part of life as there are approx 900 miles of coastline, the furthest point from the coast is 3 miles from anywhere on the islands. Discover the fascinating natural environment where it is a haven for wildlife watchers, such as otters, puffins, orcas and on some of the remote islands you can spot a wild Shetland Pony.
Other historical sights and monuments to visit are the Scalloway Museum, Shetland Museum in Lerwick, Shetland Crofthouse Museum, and Scalloway Castle. For more information on the Shetland Islands download a tourist brochure.
Photo Credits: Paul Tomkins, VisitScotland