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Things to see in Lerwick (United Kingdom): 45 places and when to go
Lerwick is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 45 places in and around it, mainly Nature (21), History (20), Architecture (5). The best known are Scalloway Castle, Broch of Clickimin and Stanydale Temple. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 60.15, -1.15
- Places
- 45 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (21) · History (20) · Architecture (5) · Mountains (1) · Stargazing (1) · Wildlife (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 486 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lerwick
The places in and around Lerwick, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Scalloway CastleTower house in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK7.1 km
- Broch of ClickiminTower in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK869 m
- Stanydale TempleTemple in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK21 km
- Fort Charlotte, ShetlandFort in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK657 m
- Broch of CulswickArchitectural structure in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK22 km
- Broch of West BurrafirthIron Age broch on West Burrafirth, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK27 km
- Voe of CullingsburghFjord in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK5.1 km
- Broch of CullingsburghBroch on Bressay, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK5.0 km
- Huxter FortArchitectural structure in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK23 km
- Weisdale MillArchitectural structure in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Brei WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, at Lerwick491 m
- Broch of BurlandHillfort in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK5.6 km
- Cat FirthBay on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Dales VoeBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Dury VoeBay on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK21 km
- East Voe of QuarffBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK6.9 km
- East Voe of SkellisterBay on the east of Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Es WickBay on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Gon FirthBay on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK24 km
- Gulber WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK3.7 km
- Lax FirthBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- South Nesting BayBay on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK15 km
- Voe of SnarranessSea inlet on West Mainland, Shetland, Scotland, UK28 km
- Voe of SoundBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK2.1 km
And the other 21, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Wadbister Voe, West Burra Firth, West Voe of Skellister, Whiteness Voe, Brindister Voe, Hill of Berry, Noss National Nature Reserve
- History: The Burrian, broch 105m NE of Benston, Broch of Benston, broch 380m NW of Nesting Primary School, Burravoe,broch on NW promontory,Brae, Voe of Footabrough, broch 310m ESE of Footabrough, Gallow Hill,cairns SW,S and SE of, Hawks Ness,broch at Corbie Geo, Heglibister,cairn 250m W of Nesta Ness, Mill of Girlsta, Girlsta, Noonsbrough,broch on W shore of Voe of Clousta, broch on the Burrian 200m N of Brough
- Architecture: Fugla Ness Lighthouse, Ram's Head Lighthouse, Suther Ness Lighthouse
- Stargazing: Lerwick Observatory
When to go to Lerwick
The best time to visit Lerwick is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:18
- FebPossible8:46
- MarPossible11:21
- AprBest time14:14
- MayBest time16:51
- JunBest time18:29
- JulBest time17:47
- AugBest time15:22
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:43
- NovBetter not7:02
- DecPossible5:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30. In April, 44 of the 45 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lerwick
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 486 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Shetland20 places21 km
- Westray13 places139 km
- Stronsay20 places142 km
- Kirkwall61 places166 km
- Sandwick34 places174 km
- Hoy35 places187 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lerwick?
The best known: Scalloway Castle, Broch of Clickimin, Stanydale Temple, Fort Charlotte, Shetland, Broch of Culswick. In all, 45 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lerwick?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 30.
How do you get to Lerwick?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 486 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lerwick as the destination and these 45 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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