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Attractions in Shetland

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in Shetland, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

13 places

Bressay Heritage Centre

MuseumBressay Heritage Centre

Shetland Museum

MuseumShetland Museum & Archives

Fetlar Interpretive Centre

MuseumFetlar Interpretive Centre

The Shetland Gallery

GalleryThe Shetland Gallery

Tangwick Haa Museum

MuseumTangwick Haa Museum

Scalloway Museum

MuseumScalloway Museum

Unst Boat Haven

MuseumUnst Boat Haven

Shetland Textile Museum

MuseumShetland Textile Museum

Unst Heritage Centre

MuseumUnst Heritage Centre

Bonhoga Gallery

GalleryBonhoga Gallery

a stone building on a hill

MuseumOld Haa Museum and Tearoom

The Skidbladner

MuseumThe Skidbladner

MuseumWhalsay Heritage and Community Centre

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