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We’d like to offer a very warm welcome to this very beautiful corner of the world! Camping or caravanning are excellent ways to enjoy all that shetland has to offer.
Whether you’re using a tent, caravan or motorhome, sites across the islands give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. We’re sure you’ll be impressed by our landscapes, seascapes, wildlife and heritage; but we hope you’ll get to know us, too, and find out what’s so special about our community.
This leaflet gives details of all the registered sites in shetland, listed from north to south. We’ve also included lots of practical information to help you on your way; again, services and facilities are listed from north to south and are shown on the map.
We hope you have a great holiday!
registered sites
Leisure Centres
Camping böds
Petrol stations
Caravan supply shops
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01 gardiesfauld Hostel Caravan and Campsite
02 burravoe Pier Trust Caravan and Campsite
03 braewick Café and Caravan Park
04 Delting boating Club Caravan Park
05 south nesting Caravan Park
06 skeld Caravan and Campsite
07 bridge end outdoor Centre and Caravan Park
08 Cunningsburgh Touring Park
09 Levenwick Caravan and Campsite
01 aith bank
02 Windhouse Lodge
03 Johnnie notions böd
04 The sail Loft
05 grieve House böd
06 voe House
07 nesbister böd
08 skeld böd
09 betty Mouat’s böd
petrol StationSregiStered SiteS
camping bÖdS
leiSure centreS
01 unst Leisure Centre
02 Mid Yell Leisure Centre
03 north Mainland Leisure Centre
04 Whalsay Leisure Centre
05 West Mainland Leisure Centre
06 Clickimin Leisure Complex
07 scalloway swimming Pool
08 south Mainland swimming Pool
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01 The Final Checkout
02 skibhoul stores
03 Jamieson r.g & son
04 Linkshouse stores Ltd
05 aywick shop Ltd
06 ulsta shop
07 north Lea autopoint
08 brae garage Ltd
09 Herculeson’s
10 Tagon stores
11 bixter shop
12 robinson & Morrison Ltd
13 Jim's garage
14 Leask’s
15 grantfield garage Ltd
16 sound service station
17 burra Motor repairs Ltd
18 Mainland’s Ltd
caravan Supply ShopS
01 r. s. Henderson
02 aywick shop
03 shetland gas supplies
04 north Lea autopoint
05 brae building Centre
06 Tagon stores
07 Tetley and anderson
08 eid Community Co-op
09 rearo supplies
10 andrew Halcrow’s shop
11 Mainland’s Filling station
12 DH Marine
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NorTH MAiNLAND LEiSurE CENTrE
Brae ZE2 9QJT: 01595 807710
a luxurious steam room is among the features here, alongside a 3 lane, 16.7m swimming pool with lagoon; fitness suite; squash court; and pool table. outside, there’s an astroturf pitch.
WHALSAy LEiSurE CENTrE
Symbister, Whalsay ZE2 9AAT: 01595 807707
The facilities in the Whalsay Leisure Centre include a 15m, 3 lane pool; games hall; squash court; fitness suite; pool table; and, outside, an astroturf pitch. vending machines are available.
WEST MAiNLAND LE iSurE CENTrE
Aith, Bixter ZE2 9NBT: 01595 807713
The 3-lane, 16.7m pool has three water cannon, along with toddler and spa pools. other facilities are a games hall; steam room; sauna; fitness suite; squash court; and vending machines.
CLiCkiM iN LE iSurE CoMpLEx
Lochside, Lerwick ZE1 0PJT: 01595 741000
Clickimin has a 6-lane, 25m pool with leisure waters and flumes; a large games hall; multi-use studio; bowls hall; squash courts; health and fitness suites; outdoor pitches; and a café.
SCALLoWAy SWiMMiNg pooL
Scalloway ZE1 0TNT: 01595 807716
swimming is the main theme at scalloway, in a four-lane, 16.7m main pool, complete with three water cannon. There’s also a toddlers’ pool with finger jets and a steam room.
SouTH MAiNLAND SWiMMiNg pooL
Sandwick ZE2 9NU T: 01595 807719
sandwick’s four-lane, 16.7m pool is augmented by a large bubble pool and a toddlers’ pool with finger jets. There’s also a health suite, offering a relaxing steam room.
SouND SErviCE STATioN
Lerwick ZE1 0RDT: 01595 693772
BurrA MoTor rEpAirS LTD
Burra ZE2 9LBT: 01595 859599
MAiNLAND’S LTD
Dunrossness ZE2 9JBT: 01950 460676
regiStered SiteS
THE F iNAL CHECkouT
Baltasound, Unst ZE2 9DST: 01957 711666
SkiBHouL STorES
Baltasound, Unst ZE2 9DPT: 01957 711304
JAMiESoN r.g & SoN
Moarfield Garage, Cullivoe, Yell ZE2 9DDT: 01957 744214
LiNkSHouSE STorES LTD
Mid Yell ZE2 9BTT: 01957 702026
AyWiCk SHop LTD
Aywick, East Yell ZE2 9AXT: 01957 702077
uLSTA SHop
Ulsta, Yell ZE2 9BDT: 01957 722253
NorTH LEA AuTopoiNT
Firth, Mossbank ZE2 9RBT: 01806 242545
BrAE gArAgE LTD
Brae, ZE2 9QJT: 01806 522331 / 522111
HErCuLESoN’S
Vidlin ZE2 9QBT: 01806 577285
TAgoN STorES
Voe ZE2 9PTT: 01806 588286
BixTEr SHop
Bixter ZE2 9NAT: 01595 810200
roBiNSoN & MorriSoN LTD
Weisdale ZE2 9LQT: 01595 830263
J iM’S gArAgE
Lerwick ZE1 0PZT: 01595 695777
LEASk’S
Gremista Road, Lerwick ZE1 0PXT: 01595 693411
grANTFiELD gArAgE LTD
Lerwick ZE1 0NTT: 01595 692709
petrol StationS
in shetland, a böd was a building used to house fishermen and their gear during the fishing season. Today, we’ve borrowed the word to describe basic accommodation for those who want a simple holiday in our islands.
The first Camping böds opened in 1992; all of them are all in attractive localities and each has an interesting history. They are an ideal way of seeing shetland on a budget; and, if you’re staying in a tent but would like a change for a few nights, they’re ideal. Facilities vary: some, in remote areas, have no electricity or lighting, though all have a solid fuel stove and the majority have electricity and showers. if you’ve brought gear for tented camping, for example a sleeping mat and bag, you’ll be fine.
All camping Böds are open from March – october. visit www.camping-bods.com for more information. To book email [email protected] or phone 01595 694688
camping bÖdS
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Cullivoe, Yell ZE2 9DDT: 01957 744248
AyWiCk SHop
Aywick, Yell ZE2 9AXT: 01957 702077
SHETLAND gAS SuppLiES
St Magnus Bay Hotel, Hillswick ZE2 9RWT: 01806 503372
NorTH LEA AuTopoiNT
Firth, Mossbank ZE2 9RBT: 01806 242545
BrAE Bu iLDiNg CENTrE
Hillswick Road, Brae ZE2 9QQT: 01806 522230
TAgoN STorES
Voe ZE2 9PTT: 01806 588286
TETLEy AND ANDErSoN
Harlsdale, Symbister, Whalsay ZE2 9AAT: 01806 566585
EiD CoMMuNiTy Co-op
Aith, Shetland ZE2 9NBT: 01595 810 600
rEAro SuppLiES
Old North Road, Lerwick ZE1 0QWT: 01595 692807
ANDrEW HALCroW’S SHop
Hamnavoe, Burra Isle ZE2 9JYT: 01595 859201
MAiNLAND’S F i LLiNg STATioN
Dunrossness ZE2 9JBT: 01950 460198
other
DH MAriNE
Marina Business Park, Gremista, Lerwick ZE1 0TAT: 01950 460198
caravan Supply ShopS
shetland islands Council operates inter-island ferry services. For the most part, crossing times vary by route from under ten minutes to around half an hour. However, trips to Fair isle, Foula and skerries take longer. There are frequent sailings on the busier routes.
a full timetable is available from the Tourist information Centre or online at www.shetland.gov.uk . When reading the timetable, please bear in mind that all the times shown are departures.
all inter island ferries, except for those to Fair isle and Foula, transport motorhomes.
Unst, Fetlar, Yell T: 01595 745804
Bressay Not Bookable
Fair Isle T: 01595 760363
Papa Stour T: 01595 745804
Skerries T:: 01595 745804
Whalsay T: 01595 745804
Foula T: 01595 840208
inter-iSland ferrieS
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WiNDHouSE LoDgE
Yell SleepS: 8RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
once the lodge for an allegedly haunted house just up the hill, this böd is well placed for touring Yell and the adjacent rsPb reserve. There are three bedrooms and a well-equipped kitchen.
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JoHNNiE NoTioNS BöD
NorthmavineSleepS: 4RaTe: £8 per bed, per night
“Johnnie notions”, a local 18th century inventor, developed inoculation against smallpox. This tiny böd sleeps four people and has no electricity. However, a stove will warm you after a day’s exploration of magnificent eshaness.
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THE SAiL LoFT
VoeSleepS: 16RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
once a knitwear workshop – in which jumpers for Hillary’s everest expedition were made – the sail Loft featured in the third shetland bbC television series. a well-equipped böd, it has two sleeping areas, dining room and lounge.
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AiTH BANk
Fetlar SleepS: 7RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
This well-equipped böd, set just above a beach, was once home to a legendary local storyteller and is ideally placed for visiting the Fetlar rsPb reserve, summer home to the red-necked Phalarope.
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griEvE HouSE BöD
Whalsay SleepS: 5RaTe: £8 per bed, per night
one of scotland’s best known 20th century poets, Hugh McDiarmid, wrote some of his finest work in this house. There’s no electricity but the böd does have an outside flush toilet and a stove.
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voE HouSE
WallsSleepS: 16RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
This spacious böd, sensitively adapted from an 18th century building, enjoys a great view over the village. There are five separate sleeping areas, a dining area and a kitchen with a small cooker, microwave and fridge.
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NESBiSTEr BöD
WhitenessSleepS: 4RaTe: £8 per bed, per night
The only böd that was once used by fishermen, this tiny building sits right on the rocky shore. There’s a cold water supply, but it has no electricity and just a chemical toilet.
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SkELD BöD
SkeldSleepS: 6RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
Formerly a shop, this appealing cottage overlooks the harbour and is ideal for exploring the district. as in all böds, the accommodation is basic, but this one does have a compact cooker, microwave and fridge.
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BETTy MouAT’S BöD
SumburghSleepS: 10RaTe: £10 per bed, per night
named after a woman who lived here and, in 1886, drifted alone to norway, the böd is adjacent to the iron age village and broch at old scatness and is also close to sumburgh airport.
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wild camping
away from these licensed caravan and camping sites, wild camping in a tent (but not in a vehicle) is legal on most unenclosed land, provided you follow the Scottish outdoor Access Code. When close to a settlement, it’s courteous to enquire at the nearest house. if you want to use facilities on an official site, you should offer payment.
BrAEWiCk CAFé AND CArAvAN pArk
Braewick, Eshaness, Shetland ZE2 9RS T: 01806 503345e: [email protected] Open: Mar – OctpRice peR nighT: Caravan £18 (with awning £22); Tent – from £10piTcheS: Touring 10; Tent 20
The dramatic scenery of eshaness features cliffs formed of ancient lavas, collapsed caves and blowholes. You might also want to explore the sub-arctic slopes of shetland’s highest peak, ronas Hill. Walks to the deserted fishing settlement of Fethaland or to uyea should also be on your list. The site at braewick is a great base for all these adventures, with excellent facilities, including a café, and a superb view towards the sea stacks called the Drongs.
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BurrAvoE p iEr TruST CArAvAN AND CAMpSiTE
Burravoe, Yell, Shetland ZE2 9AY T: 01957 722315 or 01957 722355e: [email protected] Open: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan/Motorhome £10; Tent £4piTcheS: Touring 8; Tent 4
Yell is a great place for coastal walking and rewards those interested in history, archaeology, arts and crafts. However, the island is probably best known as one of the most promising places in europe to look for otters. The site lies just above a marina and offers eight fully serviced caravan bays as well as space for tents. There’s a modern amenity building, the roof of which is very unusual – it’s made from one of the lifeboats from the ss Canberra.
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BriDgE END ouTDoor CENTrE AND CArAvAN pArk
Bridge End, Burra, Shetland ZE2 9LET: 07880 633949e: [email protected]: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan £14; Tent £5piTcheS: Touring 4; Tent 10
east and West burra offer outstanding scenery and two beautiful beaches at Meal in the north and Minn in the south. There are many good walks, opportunities to spot seals and otters and even a secret cave. bridge end is convenient for exploring the shetland mainland. Caravanners don’t have access to the outdoor centre; facilities are in an adjacent outside amenity building. sites can’t be booked; it’s first come, first served.
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SkELD CArAvAN AND CAMpSiTE
Harbour View, Westerskeld, Skeld, Shetland ZE2 9NLT: 01595 860287e: [email protected]: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan/Motorhome £15; Tent – from £10piTcheS: Touring 19; Tent 15
skeld is well placed for discovering shetland’s ’westside’. The coast offers excellent walks as well as boating or kayaking. There are good beaches at reawick and sand, many fishing lochs and impressive archaeology, including a broch and the mysterious staneydale ‘temple’. Keen gardeners will enjoy Da gairdins o’ sand or, at Tresta, Lea gardens. The site, adjacent to a marina, has a children’s play area and a wildlife hide.
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SouTH NESTiNg CArAvAN pArk
South Nesting Hall, South Nesting, Shetland ZE2 9PPT: 01595 890214e: [email protected]/caravan-parkOpen: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan £14piTcheS: Touring 8
a particularly tranquil corner of shetland, much of south nesting is green and fertile, with abundant wild flowers. There’s good fishing on the lochs and the coastline around the isles of gletness is especially beguiling. With patience, you may spot a seal or even an otter. The adjacent public hall, including its kitchen and sports facilities, can be hired, and wi-fi is available for a small charge. This peaceful site is well placed for touring the shetland mainland.
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05gArDiESFAuLD HoSTEL CArAvAN AND CAMpSiTE
Uyeasound, Unst, Shetland ZE2 9DWT: 01957 755279e: enquiries@gardiesfauld.shetland.co.ukwww.gardiesfauld.shetland.co.ukOpen: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan £15; Camping – Adult £6, Child £2piTcheS: Touring 5; Tent 27
no trip to shetland would be complete without a visit to britain’s northernmost island. Whether you’re interested in birds, archaeology, botany, geology, local history, boats, walking or beachcombing, there’s a wealth of things to see. The gardiesfauld site has touring pitches above the shore. Tent pitches are sheltered by stone walls and abundant honeysuckle, roses, fuschia, sycamore and whitebeam. all hostel facilities are available to caravanners and campers.
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LEvENWiCk CArAvAN AND CAMpSiTE
Levenwick, Shetland ZE2 9HZT: 07714 935914e: [email protected]/the-campsiteOpen: May – Sept; otherwise by arrangementpRice peR nighT: Caravan/Motorhome £15; Tent – from £8piTcheS: Touring 6; Tent 12
shetland’s south mainland has outstanding archaeological and historical sites, including Jarlshof and old scatness. From april until early august, there are close-up views of puffins around the recently-restored sumburgh Lighthouse. beautiful beaches, good fishing and challenging walking complete the picture. The site at Levenwick sits on the hillside, high above a beautiful sandy beach. Facilities include a wildflower garden with picnic tables and a tennis court.
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CuNNiNgSBurgH TouriNg pArk
Greenmow, Cunningsburgh, Shetland ZE2 9HGT: 07470 899605 or 07801 940535e: [email protected]: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan £15piTcheS: Touring 7
Cunningsburgh is a crofting community, a summer patchwork of hay meadows, cultivated land and a carpet of wild flowers, set around a sheltered sea inlet. There are rewarding walks right on the doorstep, but it’s easy to explore the south mainland from here. Lerwick is just fifteen minutes’ drive away. The best example of a broch, on the nearby island of Mousa, can be reached by ferry. The site, adjacent to the marina, has excellent facilities.
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DELTiNg BoATiNg CLuB CArAvAN pArk
Hillswick Road, Brae, Shetland ZE2 9QGT: 01806 522418 or 01806 522484e: [email protected]: All yearpRice peR nighT: Caravan £15; Tent £7.50piTcheS: Touring 13; Tent 6
The district of Delting has lots to keep you occupied. The nearby island of Muckle roe, linked by a bridge, is a stunning landscape of red granite; you can walk or take a mountain bike to the deserted Hams of roe. not much farther away is the rugged western seaboard of northmavine. as well as the licensed bar in the clubhouse, guests have access to all the facilities in brae, including a leisure centre with swimming pool and a choice of places to eat.
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Caravanners and campers are warmly welcomed in shetland’s eight superb, modern leisure centres. no membership is required and prices are very reasonable. Facilities vary from place to place, though all centres feature a swimming pool.
uNST LE iSurE CENTrE
Baltasound, Unst ZE2 9DYT: 01595 807701
britain’s northernmost leisure centre has 12.5m x 5m pool with lagoon; games hall; squash court; gym; pool and football tables; vending machines; and, outside, a multi-court and grass football pitch.
MiD yELL LE iSurE CENTrE
Mid Yell, Yell ZE2 9BNT: 01595 807704
situated beside the Yell Junior High school, the leisure centre includes a 12.5m pool; games hall; squash court; gym; snooker table; vending machines; and an outdoor football pitch.
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