Shetland Islands - North Link Ferry Experience and Must Visit in Shetland | Scotland
I just visited Shetland Islands, one of the hidden gems in Scotland. Shetland is group of islands located in Northern Isles of Scotland and can be visited by an overnight ferry from Aberdeen, Scotland.
North Link Ferry is the only company the operates ferry to Shetland Islands. You can book the ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick, the capital of Shetland.
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Shetland Islands have many beautiful, unexplored places and you can spends days visiting them. But, if like me, you only have a day in Shetland, then follow my itinerary.
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One day in Shetland Itinerary
- Ferry from Aberdeen to Shetland arrives in Lerwick by 7.30 am.
- Have breakfast at the ferry and start by 8.30 am.
- Drive to Sumburgh Head, the southernmost part of Shetlands.
Visit the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and enjoy the nature reserve. You can sight some puffins if you are visiting in summers.
- Moving north towards Sumburgh Airport, you will see Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlements. Explore the 4000 years old site and learn about Viking history.
- Head towards south-west coast to visit St.Ninian's Isle. It's a stunning island attached to the mainland by a strip of land. On a sunny day you can find some locals kite surfing here. It's a stunning island; enjoy some beach time.
- Move towards North Atlantic Coast to visit largest island in Shetland, Scalloway. See the Scalloway Castle and Scalloway Museum. Scalloway Castle has free entry. You can get the keys for the castle from the museum or nearby Scalloway Hotel.
- Enjoy lunch in Scalloway
- Return to Lerwick and visit Shetland Museum and Archives. Learn about fascinating history and culture of Shetland islands.
- End your day by exploring the Lerwick city.
- Board the ferry back to Aberdeen - 17.30 pm (for Kirkwall and Aberdeen) and 19.00 pm (for the direct ferry to Aberdeen).
Must Visit in Shetland Islands
1. Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
2. Jarlshof Prehistoric Settlements
3. St. Ninian's Isle
4. Scalloway Castle
5. Scalloway Museum
6. Shetland Museum and Archives
7. Lerwick City
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