The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Mainland, Scotland

Shetland Museum and Archives is located on Hay's Dock, which was restored during the building of this award winning visitor attraction.Discover the islands' many secrets through the exhibits and displays, and take a look in the boat shed where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building skills. Also be sure to visit Da Gadderie, the museum's temporary exhibition area which hosts a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year.Shetland Museum and Archives is open daily and admission is free.

Join Island Trails to discover the real Shetland, it's beautiful scenery, history, culture and wildlife. Owned by crofter and wildlife enthusiast James Tait who also has a keen interest in local history. With his extensive local knowledge James can plan a tour or walk to suit your interests and timescale. Check out the Island Trails website for more information and to read recent customer testimonials.

Guided kayaking trips round Mainland Shetland. No previous experience necessary. All equipment and training provided. Taster sessions, half day or full day trips. No programme of trips. Trips available all year round, weather-permitting, and arranged round weather forecast and sea-state. Mostly single kayaks; one double kayak.

We regret to inform all our guests and clients that Mousa Boat will not be open for 2020 season We can promise you a warm welcome aboard the Mousa Boat on your journey to explore the enchanting island of Mousa. With its magnificent Iron Age Broch and wonderful wildlife this really is the perfect place for visitors to experience the essential nature of Shetland. We operate regular sailings and tours; a Daytime Island Trip and a Late Evening Storm Petrel Trip, or if you prefer something more leisurely we also run fascinating Short Cruises around the local waters, trips to Noss for the spectacular bird watching and Whale watching charters, Whichever sailing you choose, and many do both trips, please don’t leave it to the last day of your visit to Shetland as all sailings are weather dependent, and we know you wouldn’t want to miss the experience of visiting Mousa.

Join our tours to Explore Shetland and see some of the most striking and beautiful scenery whilst learning something of Shetland's history and heritage. Please visit our website for more details of what we can offer and to make a booking.

Friendly, quirky and reliable with a little bit of spike – the Shetland pony, the spirit of Lerwick brewery.. The brewery began in 2013 on the back of 3 brothers (John, Jimmy and Graham) who in their search for an alternative lager, having been bored with the usual offers, brewed our first ever batch of 60° North. But what is it that makes us different? Being from the most Northerly isles we are as much Scottish as we are Nordic and it’s this that gives our beer its own taste, individual and unique. Our one of a kind blend of mild winters and cool summers, clear water and crisp fresh air has allowed us to develop stand out beers and create a brew family – Lerwick IPA, Shetland Pale Ale, Azure and Tushkar Oatmeal Stout, and it just keeps going. Want to join in the experience? We'd like to invite you to visit our newly refurbished bar and visitors centre. We offer tours and tastings within the brewery, please call, e-mail or book via our site to arrange.

The ultimate Shetland wildlife experience on the Noss Boat – unrivalled spectacle & photographic opportunities with the awesome, towering Noss cliffs backdrop. Shetland's only naturalist led boat tour company. Very comfortable, safe, bespoke wildlife watching boat, room to stand, photograph & enjoy. Maximum of 12 passengers per trip, toilet available. Upholstered seats with backrests for every passenger as well as large decking area for panoramic viewing and photography. The Noss Boat tour includes cruise around Bressay & Noss to enjoy Shetland's rich natural marine environment, thousands of breeding seabirds, close seals encounters, scenic views & striking local geology. Our famous trips are a must do for all major film crews including 'BBC Springwatch' and 'Wild Shetland' and we are the boat of choice for tour groups, families, and photographers. We are always on the lookout for whales too with increasing sightings in Shetland waters! Our unique Gannet feeding frenzy a highlight!