Find Nearest History & Heritage in Shetland Islands

Our History and Heritage category brings all Coast Radar’s Shetland Islands listings related to looking for something to do or a place to visit together where they offer some form of historic or heritage based activity.

Finding the best things to see and do on a Shetland Islands day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the historic and heritage links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Shetland Islands activity.

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Clickimin-Broch

Clickimin Broch

Clickimin Broch is a well-preserved prehistoric tower close to Lerwick on mainland Shetland. The broch was originally built on an island in a small loch and is approached by a stone causeway. Today the loch is much reduced in size due to drainage and the partially restored building is situated within a walled enclosure. Clickiman has several unusual features for Read more…
Scalloway-Castle

Scalloway Castle

Scalloway Castle is a tower house in Scalloway, on the Sheltand Mainland. The tower was built in 1600 by Patrick Stewart, 2nd Earl of Orkney, during his brief period as effective ruler of Shetland. Scalloway Castle is built on an L-plan, with a main tower of 18 by 10 metres (59 by 33 ft), and a wing to the south-west of Read more…