Lerwick

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Introducing Lerwick

The capital of the Shetlands stubbornly defies its seclusion from the rest of Scotland with a vitality that’s surprising for such an isolated town. The constant influx of tourists and oil workers provides vibrancy and energy, breathing life into the grand Victorian housing that abounds here. Lerwick is the only place of any size in this island group.

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Although the Shetland Islands have been occupied for several thousand years, Lerwick was only established in the 17th century. In the late 19th century it was the largest herring town in northern Europe. Today, it’s the main port of entry into the Shetlands and a transit point to the North Sea oil rigs.

Last updated: Mar 2, 2009

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  1. jamesbrownontheroad avatar
    Wild camping recommendations in Shetland

    by jamesbrownontheroad 27 July 2011

    Hello all. I'm going to be in Shetland at the beginning of September for the Screenplay Festival. We were planning to camp at the serviced…
  2. Copepod avatar
    RE: traveling North from Inverness - any suggestions? And pub question.

    by Copepod 10 June 2011

    I travelled solo (female in 40s) round Shetlands and Orkneys in August 2009, using only public transport (Northlink ferries; overnight…
  3. pedro555 avatar
    RE: Three days roundtrip from Aberdeen?

    by pedro555 30 April 2011

    Not a bad idea. Plenty of coastal walking. Can get the boat across to Bressay from Lerwick and walk around there. I haven't been for…

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