Scalloway
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
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Scalloway Castle, ☎ +44 1856 841815. 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, ☎ +44 1595 880734. May-Sep: M-Sa 11:00-16:00, Su 14:00-16:00. Oct-Apr: closed. Small museum covering the history of Scalloway.
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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, ☎ +44 1595 807716. The village has its own swimming pool.
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., ☎ +44 1595 880830.
Drink
Sleep
- 🌍 Scalloway Hotel, Main Street, ZE1 OTR, ☎ +44 1595 880444. 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.
- 🌍 The Sheiling Shetland, Main Street, ☎ +44 7747694183, e-mail: thesheilingshetland@btinternet.com. 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.
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