2024
SUMBURGH HEAD LIGHTHOUSE & NATURE RESERVE
Sumburgh
Visit science and technology • €
5/5
(1 review)
At the southernmost tip of the Mainland is one of Shetland's most ...Read more
2024
JARLSHOF PREHISTORIC & NORSE SETTLEMENT
Sumburgh
Ancient monuments • €
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
It is Shetland's main historical and captivating attraction. Man settled ...Read more
2024
SKARA BRAE & SKAILL HOUSE
Stromness
Archaeological site • €
4.5/5
(2 reviews)
Skara Brae is one of the best preserved prehistoric villages in Europe. It ...Read more
2024
ST MAGNUS CATHEDRAL
Kirkwall
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels
4/5
(3 reviews)
St Magnus is the northernmost cathedral in Britain. Its construction began ...Read more
2024
BARNHOUSE VILLAGE & RING OF BRODGAR
Stromness
Archaeological site
4/5
(2 reviews)
The Neolithic dwellings in Barnhouse Village were probably occupied by ...Read more
2024
ITALIAN CHAPEL
St Margaret'S Hope
Churches cathedrals basilicas and chapels • €
4/5
(1 review)
On the tiny island of Lamb Holm, between St Margaret's Hope and Kirkwall, ...Read more
2024
THE ORKNEY MUSEUM
Kirkwall
General museum
4/5
(1 review)
The Orkney Museum is particularly well developed and is full of information ...Read more
2024
FORT CHARLOTTE
Lerwick
Military monuments
3/5
(1 review)
Built in 1665 to defend the bay of Bressay, the fort was rebuilt in 1781 ...Read more
2024
BISHOP'S & EARL'S PALACES
Kirkwall
Palaces to visit • €
3/5
(1 review)
These two impressive ruins were the residences of the Bishops of Orkney ...Read more
2024
SHETLAND MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Lerwick
General museum
This is the place to go to get a full understanding of Shetland's history, ...Read more
2024
THE CROFT HOUSE MUSEUM
Sumburgh
Agriculture and viticulture
Here we visit a mid-19th century farmhouse, which was occupied until the ...Read more
2024
STONES OF STENNESS CIRCLE AND HENGE
Stromness
Archaeological site
The Standing Stones of Stenness would have been erected 5,000 years ago. ...Read more
2024
LOCH OF SPIGGIE
Kirkwall
Natural site to discover
This protected lake and surrounded by pastures cover 115 hectares. In ...Read more
2024
SCALLOWAY MUSEUM
Lerwick
Museums • €
The small museum in the market town of Scalloway, former capital of ...Read more
2024
QUENDALE WATER MILL
Sumburgh
Crafts to discover • €
Quendale Mill is a 19th century watermill, beautifully restored to house an ...Read more
2024
HOSWICK VISITORS CENTRE
Sumburgh
Local history and culture
This small local museum aims to tell the story of the Hoswick area's past, ...Read more
2024
BROUGH OF BIRSAY
Stromness
Archaeological site • €
You will have to check the tides before going to this small island, whose ...Read more
2024
BROCH OF GURNESS
Stromness
Archaeological site • €
Built between 500 and 200 BC, this Iron Age site is admirably well ...Read more
2024
NESS BATTERY
Stromness
Military monuments • €
Situated on the coast south of Stromness, this battery is a precious ...Read more
2024
ORKNEY BREWERY
Stromness
Agriculture and viticulture • €
If you've ever been to a few pubs in Orkney or even the rest of Scotland, ...Read more