Best Attractions near Scalloway Museum

Explore Culswick Broch, an ancient Iron Age tower perched on Shetland’s wild west coast, offering rugged beauty and evocative history.

A 2,000-year-old Iron Age broch and sanctuary for 6,800 storm-petrels on a wild, uninhabited Shetland island.

Explore the tallest, best-preserved Iron Age broch in Europe, a 2,300-year-old coastal fortress steeped in history and Norse legend.

Discover Ling Ness, a tranquil coastal headland in Shetland offering scenic walks, wildlife, and authentic island atmosphere.

Shetland’s original 24/7 honesty cake fridge, with a quirky tea room and outdoor picnic area serving homemade cakes, soup, and local treats.

Tagon Stores offers essential groceries, fuel, and friendly service on Shetland’s A970, making it a vital stop for locals and travelers alike.

Step inside a traditional 19th-century Shetland crofthouse and experience the authentic rhythms of island life amid coastal gardens and peat fires.

A welcoming volunteer-run hub in Shetland’s Voe, hosting diverse community events with inclusive facilities in a scenic island setting.

Discover Shetland’s wartime stories and rural heritage in this intimate museum nestled in Mainland’s heartland.

Explore Shetland’s best-preserved Iron Age broch and village, a living heritage site revealing 2,000 years of history and culture.

Explore 4,000 years of Shetland history through Neolithic homes, Iron Age wheelhouses, Norse longhouses, and a 16th-century laird’s house at Jarlshof.

Discover Mavis Grind, the narrow isthmus where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea nearly meet, steeped in Viking history and dramatic Shetland scenery.

Historic lighthouse and immersive nature reserve perched on Shetland’s southern cliffs, rich in wildlife, heritage, and dramatic coastal views.

Explore Tangwick Haa Museum, a historic laird’s house preserving Northmavine’s rich heritage and maritime traditions in scenic Shetland.

A quiet cairn on Shetland’s wild west coast marks the burial place of Dutch sailors from the 1674 Battle of Ronas Voe, one of the islands’ earliest known war graves.

Discover Eshaness, Shetland’s wild volcanic peninsula with dramatic cliffs, a historic lighthouse, and breathtaking North Atlantic vistas.

Explore Shetland’s volcanic cliffs, historic lighthouse, and wild Atlantic coast at Esha Ness, a landscape of raw natural power and ancient heritage.

A remote solar-powered sentinel on Foula’s rugged cliffs, guiding mariners through Shetland’s wild western seas.

Historic 1929 lighthouse perched on Shetland’s dramatic cliffs, guarding treacherous seas with stunning coastal views and rich maritime heritage.

Explore ancient Iron Age ruins on Shetland’s volcanic cliffs, where wild Atlantic seas meet breathtaking coastal history and nature.

Ancient red-pink standing stones marking a Neolithic chambered cairn, offering a rare glimpse into Shetland’s prehistoric heritage.

Working farm and sheepdog demonstrations celebrating Shetland's agricultural heritage and rural traditions.

Discover authentic Shetland flavors and community spirit at The Honesty Box, a charming self-service farm shop in tranquil Mid Yell.

Historic Gothic mansion on Fetlar blending ancient Viking roots with Shetland’s cultural heritage and stunning coastal scenery.

A remote coastal sentinel on Fair Isle’s wild northeastern tip, blending maritime heritage with breathtaking northern seascapes.

Discover the rich history and unique cultural heritage of remote Fair Isle at the George Waterston Memorial Centre & Museum.

Historic Fair Isle South Lighthouse, Scotland’s last manned beacon, stands resilient amid rugged Shetland coasts and rich birdlife.

Discover the rich history, crafts, and natural heritage of Unst at this engaging island museum in Haroldswick.

A remote Shetland sanctuary where towering cliffs meet vast seabird colonies and wild moorland under the northern skies.

Discover the remote northern terminus of the iconic National Cycle Route 1, where rugged Shetland landscapes meet the sea.

Britain’s most northerly sandy beach, Skaw Beach offers tranquil white sands, wildflower meadows, and stunning North Sea views in remote Shetland.

Experience the wild, windswept cliffs and vibrant seabird colonies of Hermaness National Nature Reserve at Shetland’s northern edge.