Top Things to do in Shetland Islands
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What to do and see in Shetland Islands, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom including Mousa Iron Age Broch, The Shetland Gallery, Mousa, Eshaness Cliffs, Gairdins, Huxter Horizontal Mills, The Viking Longhouse, The Shetland Pony Experience, St. Mary's Church, Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement.
Restaurants in Shetland Islands
1. Mousa Iron Age Broch
2. The Shetland Gallery
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Gairdins
6. Huxter Horizontal Mills
7. The Viking Longhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By D38lawn - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
You can't miss this, it's on the main road, the only main road. Free to enter, but there is a donation box. This replica Viking dwelling gives you a great idea of how people lived and survived as a community. Having the replica boat nearby is a bonus.
8. The Shetland Pony Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
“FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE WORLD FAMOUS SHETLAND PONIES IN THE SHETLAND ISLES!” No visit to Shetland is complete without getting up close and personal with our friendly Shetland ponies in The Shetland Pony Experience! We are based at Papil in Burra, just a 20 minute scenic drive from Lerwick. The experience is suitable for adults and families with children. It is very hands on and includes plenty of picture perfect photo opportunities while you lead the ponies through the idyllic, picturesque, rugged coastal fields to a secluded beach. Also… you will pet, brush and handle the ponies indoors before learning how to lead the ponies through a simple obstacle course and children can have a short supervised pony ride. Not forgetting… a close encounter with our adorable cheeky little foals. A positively authentic Shetland experience! BOOKING ESSENTIAL Duration: 1 hour. Cost: £30 per person.
Reviewed By reise3
We absolutely loved the Shetland Pony Experience! The ponies are so sweet and the people are very friendly and obviously love what they do. Our experience was broken into 3 sessions - grooming & exercising the ponies on an obstacle course, walking the ponies down to the beach for a photo op, and time with the foals & mares. Afterwards, we had tea and chatted. We never felt rushed or treated like a tourist. It was just very enjoyable and informative. My only complaint is that I couldn't bring a pony or their adorable Samoyed pup Ari home with me. Wishful thinking...
9. St. Mary's Church
10. Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 435 reviews
Visitors can explore the grounds of Jarlshof, but our visitor centre and facilities are currently closed. The Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse settlements in Shetland are one of the most important and inspirational archaeological sites in Scotland. Jarlsholf is located at Sumburgh Head near the southern tip of Mainland Shetland. This extraordinary site has a complex of ancient settlements which cover more than 4,000 years of human history. You will be amazed to find such a range of archaeological treasures in one place, including late Neolithic houses, a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch and wheelhouses, a Norse longhouse, a medieval farmstead and a 16th century laird’s house. The fascinating interpretation centre houses a hands-on display of local materials traditionally used on site including wool, stone, slate and bone. Visitors can also learn all about prehistoric life and history of the site.
Reviewed By AlisP574 - Toronto, Canada
It has on the sea coast foundations of buildings of farms from the Neolithic Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Norsemen period and Middle Ages and the remains of a 17th century fort. Explanations at each of them have pictures and explanations. It was not a village but single homes which for security were within sight of other farms. Worth visiting for its uniqueness.
