Location: Lerwick
Top Things to do in Lerwick
- 1. Shetland Museum and Archives
- 2. Croft House Museum
- 3. Lerwick Visit Scotland Information Centre
- 4. Clickimin BrochVisitScotland Tourism Organisation8 historic attractions to take you back in time in Shetland
- 5. MareelVisitScotland Tourism Organisation4 must-visit art attractions in Shetland
- 6. Town Hall
- 7. Fort CharlotteVisitScotland Tourism Organisation5 hidden gem attractions you should visit in Shetland
- 8. Shetland Textile MuseumVisitScotland Tourism Organisation4 must-visit art attractions in Shetland
- 9. Mousa
- 10. Bod of Gremista
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Top 10 Things to do in Lerwick, United Kingdom (UK)
Lerwick (/ˈlɜːrwɪk/) (Scottish Gaelic: Liùrabhaig, Norwegian: Leirvik) is the main port of Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is centred 123 miles (200 km) off the north coast of the Scottish mainland and on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is 211 miles (340 km) north-by-northeast of Aberdeen, 222 miles (357 km) west of the similarly sheltered port of Bergen in Norway and 228 miles (367 km) south east of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.
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1. Shetland Museum and Archives
Overall Ratings
5 based on 682 reviews
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.
Reviewed By EcoArtTraveler - Billings, Montana
This is a fantastic museum, which appears to have been recently reinstalled / redesigned. The staff can be justly proud of their achievement. From dense exhibits of historic objects to more sparely designed Exhibitions, it is an excellent combination of interpretation and object. I would imagine they have still more in storage and were at pains to share as much as possible, but rather than seemingly confusingly crowded, their rich exhibit cases were well designed and thoughtfully equipped with just the right amount of text. It is a bit of a maze once you get into the main galleries, so if the day should ever come when more work is done, I'd pop another passageway or two in, but again, I'm sure the staff didn't want to leave out a single chapter of their history. Good little idea for indicating to visitors which objects are new acquisitions. Good hands-on exhibits and no audio features that didn't work (so annoying when that happens). We were there in advance of Up-Helly-Aa and were pleasantly surprised when the entire Guizer Jarl squad showed up. Wonderful afternoon.
2. Croft House Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By KeithJenner - Barnsley, United Kingdom
This museum if very well presented and gives an interesting insight into how people used to live in the Shetlands.
Lots of detail, and there was plenty of information available. The people onsite seemed to be very knowledgable as well.
Certainly well worth visiting as an interesting and enjoyable stop.
3. Lerwick Visit Scotland Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
At the Lerwick VisitScotland Information Centre we have an extensive range of information available and our friendly Visitor Services Advisers have an in-depth knowledge of Shetland, using our insider knowledge we will help you plan your Shetland Experience. In our shop we have a range of books, maps and gifts, we also highlight some of Shetland's many excellent craft producers with Fair Isle Knitting, Shetland Tweed, Lace Knitting, Shetland Fudge & Shetland Deli products available.
Reviewed By edwmagee - London
Good range of gifts and very helpful staff and very reasonable priced. Staff answered all our questions efficiently and gave advice about parking and directions
4. Clickimin BrochVisitScotland Tourism Organisation8 historic attractions to take you back in time in Shetland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Clive M - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Brochs always seem to feel very mysterious - their form and function appear obvious but the more you look around them, the less confident you feel that you properly understand them. Clickimin is no different. What adds to the sense of disorientation is its location: just opposite a Tesco's superstore on the outskirts of Lerwick. Originally surrounded by water and approached via a causeway, the lake is lower nowadays and so the broch is joined to the land. The main walls have been restored to about 10 feet. There are a number of buildings round the periphery of the tower and a stone with very indistinct feet cut into it. Worth a visit and you can do your weekly shop at the same time!
5. MareelVisitScotland Tourism Organisation4 must-visit art attractions in Shetland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
Mareel is the UK's most northerly music, cinema and creative industries centre, operated by Shetland Arts Development Agency. two cinema screens, rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, education and training spaces, a digital media production suite, broadcast facilities and a cafe bar with free high speed wi-fi internet access. Mareel provides a year round programme of film, live music, education and other performance events. It is a hub and a focus for the creative communities not just in Shetland but beyond, and a catalyst for the creative industry sector in Shetland.
Reviewed By Patratzel - Poole, United Kingdom
I was here for the SFF twice. Marvellous. Perfect for the Shetlands and perfect for music. I loved it. Great auditorium and acoustically sound. You could sit with the people with the same love and talk... about anything. Michelle Burke and Tia Files were marvellous ..... Saturday was incredible but by then I was in Folk Mode. I can't tell you who I heard but I know it was beautiful. Sunday was a misty collage of lovely moments.....meeting Tia and loving her...then loving the music. The Mareel was a wonderful place to start.
6. Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
7. Fort CharlotteVisitScotland Tourism Organisation5 hidden gem attractions you should visit in Shetland
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By JandJAdelaide - Adelaide
This place could be fantastic. It's in the centre of Lerwick, convenient to get to and historically interesting. Sadly it has little information onsite and there is not much to give it context. However, it's easy to get to, free and has great views so it is well worth visiting
8. Shetland Textile MuseumVisitScotland Tourism Organisation4 must-visit art attractions in Shetland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew D - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This museum is good if you are at all interested in Shetland textiles/crafts or history. The staff were friendly and helpful and the exhibits were interesting. I thought it would be a little bigger with more exhibits specifically about the history of the Shetland textile industry (there was only a small one when we went plus an exhibition about a designer and a degree show by the college students) but I enjoyed what was on offer.
9. Mousa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Anthony B
The boat trip out was very enjoyable as the sea was calm. Although we didn't see any dolphins the journey was a delight. It was sunny at 10.30pm !
A beautiful evening with clear skies meant that the storm petrels were a bit late but we heard the brooding birds in the cracks in the stones and then watched as hundreds of birds arrived with food for the night and entered the cracks and crannies of the Broch. . Unbelievably we could still see at 1.00 am to walk back to the boat. This was a trip for the keen bird watcher as well as all who are interested in natural history.
10. Bod of Gremista
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
A typical 18th-century fishing booth, which served as both the family home and a fish store.
Reviewed By lorrainee278 - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Amazing little museum dedicated to knitting and all things textile! Really friendly staff, beautiful displays and just makes you want to get those knitting needles out. Combine this with a visit to Jamieson's Mill at Sandwick and ask at the Hay's Dock museum to see the pattern archives which are based elsewhere in Lerwick. if you can get to Yell, go to the the weaving shed at the Shetland gallery. Maggie and Andy will delight you with their knowledge of weaving and spinning!
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