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Böd of Gremista
There's a lot of memorabilia and an authentic feel to the Böd of Gremista, a restored 18th-century fishing booth located one mile north of the centre; the highlight is the chatty old salt who shows visitors around.
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Clickimin Broch
The fortified site of Clickimin Broch, just under a mile southwest of the town centre, was occupied from the 7th century BC to the 6th century AD. It's impressively large and its setting on a small loch gives it a feeling of being removed from the present day - unusual given the surrounding urban encroachment.
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Fort Charlotte
Above the town, there are excellent views from the battlements of Fort Charlotte, built in 1665 to protect the harbour from the Dutch navy.
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Shetland Museum
Shetland Museum is an impressive recollection of 5000 years worth of culture and people, and their interaction with this ancient landscape. There's a smorgasbord of Shetland treasures, including hanging boats, and you can even pop into the underground home of a 'trowie knowe' (a Shetland mythical creature).
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Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition
The Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition explains the truly bizarre, annual Viking fire festival.
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