6 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in Shetland
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
An award winning museum exploring Shetland's heritage. Pay a little more to visit the 19th Century Crofthouse.
A scenic nature reserve at the northen most tip of the inhabited British Isles, with a rich variery of wildlife.
An impressive example of a Broch, where there is evidence of settlement for over a thousand years.
The island of Unst has the highest density of rural Viking sites anywhere in the world. Including this Viking longhouse, a longship, and excavation sites.
Walk around the massive walls of this artillery fort, as it would have looked in the 1780s.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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