See Shetland Differently

Explore Britain's most northerly island - Unst

Best Time To Go

Apr - Oct

Why not...

visit in June/July to experience the "simmer dim" or light nights?

Prices From

£1600

No of Nights

8 - Self drive or 6 - Fly drive
Self-Drive
Self-Drive

Explore Britain's most northerly island - Unst

See Shetland Differently

Best Time To Go

Apr - Oct

Why not...

visit in June/July to experience the "simmer dim" or light nights?

Prices From

£1600

No of Nights

8 - Self drive or 6 - Fly drive

A chance to get right under the skin of Shetland with this week long, three-centre holiday.

This holiday enables you to explore the length and breadth of Britain’s most northerly islands: the Shetland Isles.  You will have the chance to really get under the skin of Shetland, spending time on the mainland and on its most Northerly island, Unst.

You’ll have lots of opportunity to visit the key attractions: from impressive prehistoric remains to dramatic natural sea cliffs and sandy beaches.  Enjoy a full day in the company of a local guide, as well as a boat trip around Noss to view Seabirds and Seals.

At 60 degrees North of the Equator, Shetland enjoys very long days in mid-summer, with several weeks when it never really gets dark at all – known locally as the “simmer dim”.  The weather is, of course, unpredictable, adding to the drama of the natural landscape, and forming the magnificent coastline, with steep cliffs, caves, stacks and rock arches.

This is a magical place, with a completely different feel from the rest of Scotland. What’s more, the Shetland Isles are experiencing ever increasing popularity thanks to BBC’s hit TV series Shetland based on Ann Cleeves’ gritty crime stories.

Don’t have a full week to travel? We also offer the shorter Shetland Fly-drive holiday.

Holiday Details

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Day One – Journey to Shetland 

Day Two – Exploring Shetland

Day Three – Exploring Shetland

Day Four – Onwards to Unst

Day Five – Exploring Unst

Day Six – Return to Mainland

Day Seven – Day of Leisure

Day Eight Return home

Day Nine – Arrive in Aberdeen

 

Location

This holiday has three centres: the south of Shetland near Sumburgh, the West Mainland convenient for Lerwick, and the most northerly of the Shetland Islands, Unst.


Pricing

£1600 per person in April, £1725 for May & October and £1765 for June to September.

Prices based on two adults sharing a room, for eight nights (on a bed & breakfast basis in the accommodation as described for 6 nights), 2 nights return ferry travel for car and passengers between Aberdeen and Shetland, including accommodation in an outer two berth cabin in both directions. Meals on board are not included.

The holiday also includes a full day guided tour with a local guide, and boat trip around Noss (for May to mid September holidays only). The return ferry travel to Unst for car and passengers is pre-booked but must be paid on boarding.

This holiday can also be arranged as a “fly-drive” with six nights in accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis, return flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen to Shetland, and car hire while on the islands . Add £140 per person to the ferry-based holiday price for this option.

Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.

Please note that due to conditions imposed on our supplier by insurance companies, the maximum age for a driver on this holiday is 80.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

We work hard to make sure the unexpected doesn’t affect your trip. On rare occasions, changes or cancellations may occur, affecting accommodation, transport or excursions. We are committed to informing you of any such circumstances and will use our knowledge and resources to offer suitable alternatives wherever possible.


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