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Things To Do

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Life is all about experiences, so we want to put together a list (and links) of things to do and excursions and tours that will enhance your stay while visiting Shetland. Including a guided tour of Shetland, places to visit for all ages, including accessibility.

We will be updating this page shortly including our own personal experience of speaking to guided tour companies, trips worth taking, things to do while you are here in Shetland. Also some favourite places to eat.



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There are many tour guide companies that range from boat excursion to view some of the amazing nesting colonies at the back of Noss, near Lerwick, to deep sea fishing and trips to Mousa or Foula. Shetland from the sea invokes a completely different image with a more rugged landscape and is highly recommended. Furthermore there are several guided walks by knowledgeable locals, or touring mini buses with narration and visits to more remote areas.For a complete list please look at Visit Shetlands excellent website where you can find a large variation of things to do and see during your visit.




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The award winning Shetland Museum and archives


Located at Hays dock in Lerwick, the museum has recently scooped a 2013 certificate of excellence from Trip advisor which recognises outstanding hospitality. Admission is free and there is a broad range of exhibits and displays, furthermore make sure to visit the excellent Hay's Dock Café Restaurant which is open 7 days a week including Friday and Saturday evening meals


http://www.shetland-museum.org.uk

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Sumburgh Head, Lighthouse, Visitor Centre and Nature Reserve


The newly restored £5.4 million visitor centre provides a fun afternoon for the whole family. Sumburgh Head is an RSPB nature reserve and one of the best places to view the many bird colonies in Britain including Puffins. Indoor attractions include a marine life centre and areas describing what life was like living and working at the lighthouse before it was a automated.

www.sumburghhead.com