Lerwick, Shetland

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Lerwick

Lerwick is the perfect starting point for exploring Shetland. Head north for a weekend break or holiday in Lerwick and explore this pretty harbour town. Wander around the quirky lanes made famous by Jimmy Perez in the BBC Shetland TV series, step back in time at the Iron Age broch of Clickimin, spot seabirds and seals on a wildlife boat tour around Bressay or enjoy traditional Shetland music.

Map of Lerwick

Explore Lerwick

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How to Travel to and around Lerwick

Getting to Lerwick

Ferry

Start your adventure with a safe and comfortable overnight crossing from Aberdeen or Kirkwall with Northlink Ferries arriving in the heart of Lerwick itself. 

Travel to Lerwick by ferry

Flying

Getting around Lerwick

Walking

Lerwick is quite a small town, so getting from A to B is very  simple and you can walk everywhere.

Check out the Lerwick Explorer walk

Cycling

Bus and coach

Driving

A tip from your local expert

Shetland Museum and Archives

The Shetland Museum & Archives is an amazing place to begin a Shetland adventure. Starting with our geological formation, you then weave your way through 6,000 years of civilisation, from our earliest settlers to our modern-day industries.

Robin

Assistant iCentre Manager, Lerwick

Visit Shetland Museum & Archives

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