Sarah McBurnie's "See Shetland" Page - The North Mainland Full Day Tour

The North Mainland Tour

We depart from Lerwick, head south and west to Scalloway, then travel north through the Tingwall Valley to Weisdale, Kergord Valley, Voe, Brae, Mavis Grind (the narrowest part of Shetland) and carry on up to Hillswick.

We'll take in the cliffs of Eshaness and our impressive red granite
Ronas Hill along the way.

We'll see wild Shetland ponies on the peat hills, and puffins at Eshaness.

- Lunch Break: at the Braewick Cafe or St. Magnus Bay Hotel -

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The track of our tour is shown in scarlet.

We'll visit at least six attractions
from this selection:

Scalloway:	Scalloway Castle Built for Earl Patrick Stewart, in the late 16th century. Scalloway Museum Home of the Shetland Bus exhibition, and much more besides.

Tingwall Valley	Law Ting Holm We'll visit the site of the old Viking Parliament.

Tingwall	Walster Weavers Traditional handloom weaving of original designs.

Weisdale	Shetland Jewellery We'll have a guided tour of the premises, and watch the silversmiths at work.

Hillswick:	Brae Wick and The Drongs Click on this icon to view Brae Wick and The Drongs
Hillswick:	Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary: Meet rescued seals and otters.

Eshaness:	Ronas Hill (Click on this icon to view Ronas Hil )
	Tangwick Haa Museum (near Eshaness) A peek at local history
	Eshaness Cliffs and Lighthouse (Click on this icon to view Eshaness Cliffs )

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'See Shetland Tours'.