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Shetland Museum and Archives is located on Hay's Dock, which was restored during the building of this award winning visitor attraction.Discover the......
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Shetland Museum and Archives is located on Hay's Dock, which was restored during the building of this award winning visitor attraction.Discover the islands' many secrets through the exhibits and displays, and take a look in the boat shed where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building skills. Also be sure to visit Da Gadderie, the museum's temporary exhibition area which hosts a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year.Shetland Museum and Archives is open daily and admission is free.
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Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick
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Seabirds and Seals is a boat trip that lasts approximately 3 hours. The boat, Dunter III leaves from Victoria Pier in the centre of Lerwick, a two minute walk from the Tourist... more »
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The earliest remains at Jarlshof are at least 4,500 years old but a midden (rubbish tip) excavated at the edge of the nearby beach had finds dating back 7,000 years. Jarlshof is... more »
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Northern Lights Holistic Spa, Lerwick
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Distance 21.0 km from city centre
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Town Hall, Lerwick
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Distance 19.3 km from city centre
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A typical 18th-century fishing booth, which served as both the family home and a fish store.
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Shetland Geotours Day Tours, Lerwick
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Let us give you 'off -the-beaten-track' experiences to enjoy the fascinating landscapes, geology, archaeology, history and wildlife of the Shetland......
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Let us give you 'off -the-beaten-track' experiences to enjoy the fascinating landscapes, geology, archaeology, history and wildlife of the Shetland Islands. Shetland Geotours offer guided tours or walks with an emphasis on the diverse geology, landscapes and archaeology of Shetland as well as giving you the chance of close encounters with some wonderful wildlife.
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