Things to do in Shetland Islands, Scotland: The Best Food & Drink

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 Saxa Vord Distillery is the home to the award winning Shetland Reel Gin & Whisky and the most northerly distillery in the UK. We provide guided tastings during the summer months for visitors to the distillery. You can find out more about our products, speak to our distillers and relax in our specially designed tasting room. Tastings are by appointment only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between 11:30am and 12:30pm. For a mere £10 you get a tasting session with our product experts, a takeaway minature, and a discount voucher for on site purchases. If you'd like to come along and see us, please give us a call on 01957 711 217. We'd love to see you!

Britain's most northerly brewery, situated at the north of the island of Unst. Tours no longer available, apologies for the inconvenience caused.