Lerwick, Shetland Islands

: Sturdy little Lerwick is the friendly capital of the 100 islands and islets of the Shetland Islands.
Until the 1600s there was little here apart from a few huts around a “leir vik” – Norse for a muddy bay. But around the middle of the century, conflict between the British and Dutch (whose fishing fleet fished for herrings off the islands) led to the building of a permanent settlement. This included Fort Charlotte, which once overlooked the harbour but has now been enclosed by the town following land reclamation.
Despite the wealth created by North Sea oil, modern Lerwick retains many fascinating small shops and delightful historic buildings. Near the port is the Böd of Gremista, a “fishing booth” built in 1780 and now a museum. The ground floor has the salt store and the kitchen, where herrings were hung to dry. Outside the town are the well preserved remains of the Broch of Clickimin, a small Bronze-Age settlement excavated in the last century.

TOUR C - JARLSHOF & SUMBURGH HEAD BIRDCLIFFS
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Our tour gives us the opportunity to enjoy the unique, picturesque landscape of the Shetland Isles with visits to one of Europe's most impressive archaeological sites and one of the most accessible seabird colonies in the UK.

TOUR E - A STEP BACK IN TIME
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
For a wonderful insight into the lives and history of the people of Lerwick take ‘A Step Back in Time’.

TOUR B - SHETLAND SIGHTSEEING
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Our tour starts in the fishing port of Lerwick, founded back in the 17th century. The centre is full of character, especially by the water’s edge where the older buildings are situated.

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