City or town
Things to see in Shetland (United Kingdom): 20 places and when to go
Shetland is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Museums and art (5), History (4). The best known are Jarlshof, Old Scatness and Shetland Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 34. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 59.9908, -1.3486
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · Museums and art (5) · History (4) · Architecture (2) · Wildlife (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 465 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shetland
The places in and around Shetland, 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.
- JarlshofArcheological site in Shetland, Scotland14 km
- Old ScatnessArchaeological site in Shetland, Scotland13 km
- Shetland MuseumMaritime museum in Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom22 km
- Ness of Burgi fortHillfort in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK15 km
- West Voe of SumburghFjord at the south of Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Bressay LighthouseLighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK19 km
- Aith VoeBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Bay of QuendaleBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK11 km
- Clumlie BrochArchaeological site in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Grutness VoeVoe in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK13 km
- Pool of VirkieInlet on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Channer WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK4.2 km
- Shetland Crofthouse MuseumMuseum in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom9.1 km
- Hos WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Leven WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK5.1 km
- Sand WickBay on South Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK6.9 km
- Tingwall Kirk1788-90 church building in Tingwall, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK21 km
- Mousa Ferry Waiting Room ExhibitionMuseum7.3 km
- Mousa light stationLighthouse in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK11 km
- Shetland Textile MuseumMuseum in Lerwick, Scotland, United Kingdom22 km
When to go to Shetland
The best time to visit Shetland 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 not6:21
- FebPossible8:47
- MarPossible11:21
- AprBest time14:13
- MayBest time16:49
- JunBest time18:26
- JulBest time17:44
- AugBest time15:21
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:44
- NovBetter not7:05
- DecPossible5:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 34. In April, 20 of the 20 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 Shetland
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 465 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
- Lerwick45 places21 km
- Westray13 places119 km
- Stronsay20 places121 km
- Kirkwall61 places146 km
- Sandwick34 places154 km
- Hoy35 places166 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shetland?
The best known: Jarlshof, Old Scatness, Shetland Museum, Ness of Burgi fort, West Voe of Sumburgh. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shetland?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 34.
How do you get to Shetland?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 465 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shetland as the destination and these 20 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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