Top Things to do in Mainland
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What to do and see in Mainland, Scotland: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Mainland, United Kingdom including Mousa, Eshaness Cliffs, Huxter Horizontal Mills, Mareel, Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Bonhoga Gallery, The Broch of Burraland, Mavis Grind, Fort Charlotte, Sandwick Parish Church.
Restaurants in Mainland
1. Mousa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By robindL7089BJ
What a treat to walk this small, but not too small, island and take in the flora, fauna, and water views. Approaching the huge broch was amazing and the view from the top not to be missed! Imagine life 2200 years ago! How peaceful to sit and enjoy your lunch while absorbing the unspoiled beauty of the island. The father and son running the boat ride to Mousa are extremely knowledgeable so if you get a chance to chat, (perhaps when gathering for the departure to the mainland), don't hesitate. The planned time on the island of close to 2 1/2 hours was just right.
2. Eshaness Cliffs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By ColinLivingstone - Wokingham, United Kingdom
Single tack roads but views everywhere that have to be seen. When you get to Eshaness it is amazing. The wide expanse of water and so much to take it. Very much worth a visit.
3. Huxter Horizontal Mills
4. Mareel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 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 DavidDundonald - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
What an incredible amenity this place is. I was lucky enough to attend a first class folk music concert and was hugely impressed with the accoustics , the lighting and the way that the place just effortlessly transforms to fit so many uses. A really good bar helps as well, although they could do with more staff.
5. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve opened in June 2014 following restoration of the Grade A listed Lighthouse buildings at the southermost tip of mainland Shetland. The area is an RSPB nature reserve, with the indoor spaces providing an interactive and stimulating way to learn about the social, military and maritime history, and the bird and marine life at Sumburgh Head. Rated a Five Star Visitor Attraction by Visit Scotland.
Reviewed By Engelsksetter - Stjordal, Norway
A very interesting place that made a difference during the start of WW II, lots of sea birds and a wonderful view. Very good information and a little museum. We hiked along the coastline from the hotel, and this is a wonderful hike, enjoy ????
6. Bonhoga Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 317lornak
Sitting here with my friend knitting after having had a wonderful smoked salmon bagel for lunch ... highly recommended The gallery is wonderful, with an exquisite display of hand made Shetland textiles, truly works of art! Nice gift shop, with the most lovely lady serving! Good clean toilets (including disabled / baby change) and the whole place is disabled friendly with ramps and a stair lift! Beautiful surroundings and warm and sunny in the conservatory!
7. The Broch of Burraland
8. Mavis Grind
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By D38lawn - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Good place to visit. You can park at a largish layby. There are useful information boards to read, showing how people would drag their boats across the narrow strip. Best of all ,though, is that you're only a short walk from the fantastic Islesburgh chambered cairn. The walk is steep in sections, with great views on offer, but doable.???? Got the walk from 'walkhighlands' website.
9. Fort Charlotte
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By phillipr731 - Shipley, United Kingdom
Ending up here nearing the end of our walk.historical building with plenty of history and good views over the town and sea free to enter and took about 20 mins .also near town hall where you could visit next
10. Sandwick Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
