The Top 20 Attractions in Shetland
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Shetland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Shetland is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 19, 2025
St Ninian's Chapel Ruins
Highlight • Religious Site
The ruin of St. Ninians chapel is the 13./14. It is located behind the harbor on the rocky coast of the fishing village of Isle of Whithorn. The chapel was …
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Holes of Scraada
Highlight • Natural Monument
The Holes of Scraada (the Holes of old "Scratch," i.e., the Devil), named after a formation no longer seen: when a natural bridge fell down - so the story goes, …
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View of Hermaness Cliffs and Sea Stacks
Highlight • Viewpoint
A feast for the senses, the sounds and sights of Hermaness are full of drama. The white tops of the waves complement the white staining on the cliffs where seabirds …
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Esha Ness Lighthouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
Esha Ness lighthouse is situated on the Northmavine peninsula of the Shetland Islands.
Construction was completed around 1929 and its light can be seen at a distance of up to …
Construction was completed around 1929 and its light can be seen at a distance of up to …
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Broch of Houlland
Highlight • Historical Site
The broch (a drystone roundhouse) is on the promontory that juts out into the Loch of Houlland. It's largely buried but here and there the exposed wall survives.
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