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Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Bain's Beach, Lerwick – The Lodberries loop from Garthspool

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2. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

5.76km

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3. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

9.44km

02:33

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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RS7

June 21, 2024

You can see it from Fort Charlotte.

See picture for opening times.

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Wiro L.

July 3, 2019

The 19th century, with its striking clockwork of Lerwick, is the most significant city building. Due to its elevated position on the hillhead, the town hall dominates the cityscape of Lerwick. Its impressive stained glass windows symbolize Shetland's historical heritage and the pride of the city fathers. The town hall is open to visitors; the welcome committee will be happy to answer any further questions.

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Tüftlerin

August 3, 2023

A hall for everyone

In 1880 the idea of a new public hall became very popular with the people of Lerwick. Concerned that the city lacked a proper courtroom or a comfortable venue for concerts and dances, they raised money for a building that would represent "a testament to the culture and intelligence of the community."

The Town Hall campaign coincided with a herring boom in Shetland - it was a time of unprecedented prosperity and confidence, and donations to the Town Hall campaign came from all sectors of society.

Gradually the target sum of £4,000 was reached and in October 1881 the Lerwick building contractor, John Aitken, began work. Within two years the new town hall was being used with enthusiasm

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Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lerwick Town Hall

1. Bain's Beach, Lerwick – The Lodberries loop from Garthspool

2. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

3. Lerwick Harbour – Knab Coastal Walk loop from Lerwick

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