Scalloway

Scalloway is a town in Shetland Islands.

Scalloway Castle

Understand

Scalloway, or Skálavágr (literally "bay with the large house(s)") as it was known in Old Norse, is the largest settlement on the north coast of "Mainland" island of Shetland. Before the capital was moved to Lerwick in 1708, Scalloway was the capital of Shetland Islands.

Get in

By bus

Bus no. 4 goes between Lerwick and Scalloway and takes about 25min (see timetable). Tickets cost £1.60.

Get around

See

Shetland Bus memorial - closeup of boat

• 🌍 Scalloway Castle, ☎ [phone]. The remains of Scalloway Castle, the former living quarters of Earl Patrick Stewart. This is the major attraction for most tourists. The key to the castle is available from the Scalloway Museum (opposite) during normal opening hours, and from the Scalloway Hotel when it is open.  
• 🌍 Scalloway Museum, Castle Street, ☎ [phone]. May-Sep: M-Sa 11:00-16:00, Su 14:00-16:00. Oct-Apr: closed. Small museum covering the history of Scalloway. 
• 🌍 The Shetland Bus, Main St.. A memorial to those involved in The Shetland Bus, an operation during World War II to evacuate Norwegians from their threatened home country. The history is interesting, but the monument itself is very low-key.  
• 🌍 Tingwall Loch. 

Do

• 🌍 Scalloway Pool, ZE1 0TN, ☎ [phone]. The village has its own swimming pool. (updated Jan 2016)

Buy

File:Shop sign at hairdresser shop in Scalloway

Eat

As well as the Scalloway Hotel also pleasant stops for food and drink.

• 🌍 Kiln Bar/Cafe, Main St., ☎ [phone]. 

Drink

Sleep

• 🌍 Scalloway Hotel, Main Street, ZE1 OTR, ☎ [phone]. Free wi-fi. Well kept hotel, with some rooms having pleasant views over the harbour. Upscale restaurant, critically acclaimed. Also serves bar meals in the pub. (updated Jan 2016)
• 🌍 The Sheiling Shetland, Main Street, ☎ [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. A traditional cottage with an open plan living area, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, and a shower room. (updated Apr 2017)

Connect

Go next

• 🌍 Scalloway Islands. which derive their name from the town are nearby  
• Trondra
• Lerwick