Best Attractions near Fair Isle North Lighthouse
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Fair Isle North Lighthouse
A remote coastal sentinel on Fair Isle’s wild northeastern tip, blending maritime heritage with breathtaking northern seascapes.
Fair Isle, Shetland ZE2 9JU4.5Excellent 13 Reviews -
George Waterston Museum
Discover the rich history and unique cultural heritage of remote Fair Isle at the George Waterston Memorial Centre & Museum.
Shetland ZE2 9JU4.7Excellent 9 Reviews -
Fair Isle South Lighthouse
Historic Fair Isle South Lighthouse, Scotland’s last manned beacon, stands resilient amid rugged Shetland coasts and rich birdlife.
Fair Isle - Sumburgh Airport, Shetland ZE2 9JU4.7Excellent 46 Reviews -
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, Visitor Centre & Nature Reserve
Historic lighthouse and immersive nature reserve perched on Shetland’s southern cliffs, rich in wildlife, heritage, and dramatic coastal views.
Sumburgh ZE3 9JN4.8Excellent 823 Reviews -
Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement
Explore 4,000 years of Shetland history through Neolithic homes, Iron Age wheelhouses, Norse longhouses, and a 16th-century laird’s house at Jarlshof.
Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JN4.8Excellent 703 Reviews -
Old Scatness Broch & Iron Age Village
Explore Shetland’s best-preserved Iron Age broch and village, a living heritage site revealing 2,000 years of history and culture.
Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village, Scatness, Sumburgh, Shetland ZE3 9JW4.5Excellent 51 Reviews -
The Shetland Crofthouse Museum
Step inside a traditional 19th-century Shetland crofthouse and experience the authentic rhythms of island life amid coastal gardens and peat fires.
The Shetland Croft House Museum, Shetland ZE2 9JG4.7Excellent 109 Reviews -
North Ronaldsay
Orkney's northernmost island where seaweed-grazing sheep roam wild and migratory birds paint the skies.
North Ronaldsay4.8Excellent 34 Reviews -
Broch of Mousa
Explore the tallest, best-preserved Iron Age broch in Europe, a 2,300-year-old coastal fortress steeped in history and Norse legend.
Shetland ZE2 9HP5.0Excellent 75 Reviews -
RSPB Mousa
A 2,000-year-old Iron Age broch and sanctuary for 6,800 storm-petrels on a wild, uninhabited Shetland island.
Sandwick, Shetland ZE2 9HP5.0Excellent 3 Reviews
Other attractions near Fair Isle North Lighthouse
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White Mill Circular Walk & Beach
A peaceful coastal loop on Sanday, linking white-sand beaches, dunes, and the remains of a 19th-century windmill and 1939 shipwreck.
Unnamed Road, Orkney KW17 2AZ4.7Excellent 19 Reviews -
59 Degrees North - Cafe | Pizzeria | Motorhome Aire
A charming family-run café and pizzeria with panoramic sea views, pioneering motorhome aire, and a warm, pet-friendly welcome on Sanday, Orkney.
Whistlebrae Sanday KW17 2AZ4.9Excellent 77 Reviews -
Quoyness Chambered Cairn
Explore the majestic 5,000-year-old Neolithic Quoyness Chambered Cairn on Sanday, a remarkable burial site revealing ancient Orcadian life and architecture.
Sanday, Orkney4.7Excellent 19 Reviews -
Foula Lighthouse
A remote solar-powered sentinel on Foula’s rugged cliffs, guiding mariners through Shetland’s wild western seas.
Ham, Shetland ZE2 9PN5.0Excellent 5 Reviews -
Scalloway Castle
Explore the haunting ruins of Scalloway Castle, a formidable 1600 tower house symbolizing Shetland’s turbulent past and the legacy of ‘Black Patie’.
Castle St, Shetland ZE1 0TQ4.3Very Good 196 Reviews -
Scalloway Museum
Discover Shetland’s history and heroic wartime tales at Scalloway Museum, a vibrant community hub near the iconic castle.
Castle St, Scalloway, Shetland ZE1 0TP4.6Excellent 373 Reviews -
Giant's Leg, Bressay
Explore the Giant's Leg, a stunning natural sea arch on Bressay’s rugged southern coast, blending geology, wildlife, and wartime history.
ZE2 9ER5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Culswick Broch
Explore Culswick Broch, an ancient Iron Age tower perched on Shetland’s wild west coast, offering rugged beauty and evocative history.
Mainland,, Shetland4.9Excellent 32 Reviews -
Tesco Superstore
A comprehensive Tesco Superstore in Lerwick offering groceries, fresh produce, clothing, and extended hours for convenient island shopping.
South Rd, Lerwick, Sound, Shetland ZE1 0RD4.2Very Good 123 Reviews -
The Knab
A scenic coastal headland in Lerwick blending rich history, natural beauty, and visionary community development on Shetland’s shores.
Knab Rd, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0YB4.8Excellent 100 Reviews -
Fort Charlotte
An 18th-century artillery fort above Lerwick harbour, offering panoramic views and centuries of military history in a free-to-enter historic site.
179 Commercial St, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0HX4.3Very Good 202 Reviews -
Shetland Museum & Archives
Discover Shetland’s rich heritage through captivating exhibits and archives in a historic dockside setting in Lerwick.
Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0WP4.7Excellent 964 Reviews -
Shetland Textile Museum
Discover Shetland’s rich textile heritage through vibrant exhibitions, live craft demonstrations, and authentic local artistry in Lerwick.
Bod of Gremista, Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0PX4.4Very Good 91 Reviews -
Northern View
A windswept coastal viewpoint on Orkney’s Mainland, offering sweeping panoramas across the Pentland Firth to the Scottish mainland and North Ronaldsay’s cliffs.
Unnamed Road, Orkney KW17 2BU4.7Excellent 6 Reviews -
Knap of Howar
Explore the Knap of Howar, Europe's oldest stone house, a Neolithic farmstead revealing 5,000-year-old life on Orkney’s remote Papa Westray island.
Papa Westray, Orkney KW17 2BU4.9Excellent 47 Reviews -
Scord of Weisdale Viewpoint
A serene roadside viewpoint offering sweeping views over Weisdale Voe and Shetland’s rugged west coast landscapes.
A971, Shetland ZE2 9LN4.6Excellent 11 Reviews -
Natural Arch
Discover Westray’s breathtaking Natural Arch, a rugged sandstone marvel carved by the Atlantic waves along Orkney’s wild west coast.
Westray, Orkney5.0Excellent 4 Reviews -
Quoygrew settlement
Explore Quoygrew, a Viking Age settlement on Westray revealing centuries of Norse life, fishing heritage, and medieval archaeology in Orkney.
Westray, Orkney5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Westray Heritage Trust
Explore Westray’s ancient heritage, from Neolithic carvings to Viking tales, at the heart of Pierowall village.
Westray Heritage Centre, Orkney KW17 2BZ4.8Excellent 16 Reviews -
Noltland Castle
Explore Noltland Castle, a dramatic 16th-century artillery fortress and noble tower set against the wild coastal beauty of Orkney’s Westray island.
Orkney KW17 2DW4.6Excellent 76 Reviews -
Nesting Phonebox
Discover Shetland’s charming Nesting Phonebox, a tiny red kiosk transformed into a delightful bookshop nestled in a tranquil rural setting.
Shetland ZE2 9PS5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Lingness
Discover Ling Ness, a tranquil coastal headland in Shetland offering scenic walks, wildlife, and authentic island atmosphere.
UK, Skellister, Shetland ZE2 9PS4.4Very Good 7 Reviews -
The Cake Fridge - Shetland
Shetland’s original 24/7 honesty cake fridge, with a quirky tea room and outdoor picnic area serving homemade cakes, soup, and local treats.
East Burrafirth, Bixter, ROADSIDE ZE2 9NE4.9Excellent 142 Reviews -
Burroughston Broch
Explore Burroughston Broch, an ancient Iron Age landmark on Shapinsay Island, Orkney, where history and natural beauty intertwine.
Shapinsay4.9Excellent 17 Reviews -
The Gloup
Discover The Gloup, Orkney’s breathtaking collapsed sea cave within Mull Head Nature Reserve, where wild seas meet ancient history and scenic coastal trails.
Mainland,, Orkney4.6Excellent 310 Reviews -
Tagon Stores
Tagon Stores offers essential groceries, fuel, and friendly service on Shetland’s A970, making it a vital stop for locals and travelers alike.
Tagon, A970, Shetland ZE2 9PT4.5Excellent 72 Reviews -
Voe Public Hall
A welcoming volunteer-run hub in Shetland’s Voe, hosting diverse community events with inclusive facilities in a scenic island setting.
Isles Rd, Voe, Shetland ZE2 9PT4.7Excellent 33 Reviews -
Taversöe Tuick
Explore the rare double-level Neolithic burial cairn on Rousay, Orkney, revealing ancient mysteries from over 4,000 years ago.
B9064, Orkney KW17 2PR4.8Excellent 19 Reviews -
The Cabin Museum
Discover Shetland’s wartime stories and rural heritage in this intimate museum nestled in Mainland’s heartland.
Mainland, Shetland4.9Excellent 14 Reviews -
Knowe Of Yarso
Step back over 5,000 years at Knowe of Yarso, a Neolithic chambered cairn on Rousay, revealing ancient communal burials and prehistoric Orkney life.
Rousay, Orkney4.8Excellent 19 Reviews -
Knowe of Lairo
Explore the ancient long-horned chambered cairn of Knowe of Lairo on Rousay, a Neolithic marvel overlooking Eynhallow Sound in Orkney.
island of Rousay, Orkney4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Mavis Grind
Discover Mavis Grind, the narrow isthmus where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea nearly meet, steeped in Viking history and dramatic Shetland scenery.
Shetland ZE2 9RE5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Midhowe Tomb & Chambered Cairn
Explore the largest Neolithic chambered cairn on Rousay, Orkney, a remarkable ancient tomb sheltered by a modern structure and rich in prehistoric history.
Orkney KW17 2PS4.7Excellent 23 Reviews -
Midhowe Broch
Explore Midhowe Broch, a striking Iron Age tower on Orkney’s coast, where ancient stonework and history meet dramatic seascapes.
Orkney KW17 2PS4.7Excellent 47 Reviews -
Hole of the Horses
Discover the dramatic sea-carved arch of Hole of the Horses on Rousay, a stunning natural landmark overlooking Orkney’s wild North Atlantic coast.
B9064, Orkney KW17 2PS3.7Good 3 Reviews -
Quern of Whisber
Explore the historic Quern of Whisber in Orkney, a serene site blending ancient heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
B9064, Orkney KW17 2PS1.0Poor 1 Reviews -
Knoe of Scabra
Step back 5,000 years into one of Europe’s best-preserved Neolithic villages nestled on Orkney’s rugged coastline.
B9064, Orkney KW17 2PS1.0Poor 1 Reviews -
Rendall Doocot
Explore Rendall Doocot, Orkney’s rare 17th-century beehive dovecote, a unique symbol of historic rural life and architectural ingenuity.
Hall of Rendall, Rendall, Orkney KW17 2EZ3.9Good 28 Reviews -
Broch of Gurness
Explore one of Scotland’s finest Iron Age brochs and village ruins set against the stunning coastal landscape of Orkney.
Aikerness, Evie, Orkney KW17 2NH4.8Excellent 608 Reviews -
Sheila Fleet Kirk Gallery & Café
Handcrafted Orkney jewellery in a restored church, where ancient enamelling techniques meet contemporary design.
Sheila Fleet Jewellery, The Workshop, Tankerness, Orkney KW17 2QT4.9Excellent 176 Reviews -
Spirit of Orkney
Explore the historic heart of Kirkwall where Orkney’s rich Norse heritage and vibrant local culture come alive.
St Olaf's Wynd, Kirkwall KW15 1SE4.3Very Good 3 Reviews -
Orkney Wireless Museum
Explore a century of wireless communication and wartime heritage in Orkney’s volunteer-run museum with interactive exhibits and rare memorabilia.
inhabited.inhaler.darkens, 1 Junction Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1LB4.8Excellent 73 Reviews -
The Orkney Distillery & Visitor Centre
Discover Orkney’s hand-crafted spirits and rich heritage at Kirkwall’s vibrant distillery and visitor centre on the historic harbour front.
Ayre Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1QX4.6Excellent 81 Reviews -
Badly Drawn Cat
A cozy vegan café and art gallery in Kirkwall blending plant-based delights with local creativity and friendly charm.
44 Albert St, Kirkwall KW15 1HQ4.9Excellent 18 Reviews -
St Magnus Cathedral
Explore Scotland’s oldest cathedral, a stunning medieval masterpiece and spiritual heart of Orkney, rich with Norse history and vibrant cultural life.
Broad St, Kirkwall KW15 1DH4.7Excellent 1,714 Reviews -
Bishop’s and Earl's Palaces
Explore Kirkwall’s medieval and Renaissance palaces where Norse kings and notorious earls shaped Orkney’s history.
Watergate, Kirkwall KW15 1PD4.5Excellent 340 Reviews -
The Orkney Museum
Discover Orkney’s story from ancient times to today in the historic Tankerness House, home to nationally significant archaeology and vibrant cultural exhibits.
Broad St, Kirkwall KW15 1DH4.6Excellent 162 Reviews -
The Tankerness House
Explore Orkney’s rich history in the stunning 16th-century Tankerness House, home to the internationally significant Orkney Museum.
Broad St, Kirkwall KW15 1DG5.0Excellent 2 Reviews -
Grain Earth House
Discover the enchanting Grain Earth House, a historical landmark in Kirkwall, Orkney, showcasing ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage.
Hatston Industrial Estate, Swordfish Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1GR4.0Very Good 39 Reviews -
RSPB Birsay Moors
Discover the wild beauty and rich birdlife of Orkney’s windswept Birsay Moors nature reserve.
RSPB Birsay Moors, Evie KW17 2PL4.0Very Good 26 Reviews
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