Free
Learn about the history and people of Lerwick, the only town in the Shetland Islands.
See the old town’s beautiful buildings such as the Old Tolbooth from 1770 and Lerwick Town Hall.
See the lodberries – houses, stores and piers with thick sea-battered walls – that line the shores.
Enjoy some free time to visit the impressive Fort Charlotte, built in 1652, or wander the charming high street
Lerwick’s lodberries
Enjoy a walking tour of Lerwick’s historic town centre, filled with sandstone buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the colourful history of the remote Shetland capital as you tour takes you past the Old Tolbooth, the lodberries, and the grand town hall.
After your guided tour, enjoy some free time to browse the local shops or visit the impressive 18th-century Fort Charlotte, overlooking the Sound of Bressay.
Practical information
Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain, includes some steep streets and steps. Approx. 1 hr 15 mins of walking.
Wheelchair accessible: No
Language Availability: English
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