Scalloway & Shetland Ponies

Scalloway & Shetland Ponies

2.5 hours | Shetland Islands (Lerwick) | L W K - 2 2 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Scalloway Castle
  • Shetland Ponies
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Get to know some of the Shetland history. Departing your ship, you'll travel across a landscape of peat and heather-covered moors to Scalloway. Listen to stories about the castles history which was built by Patrick Stewart, the cruel 2nd Earl of Orkney. He built the castle in the late 16th Century by to tighten his grip on Shetland. You will visit the Scalloway Museum and see an exhibit on the 'Shetland Bus,' a secret fleet of boats that carried British agents to Norway to perform acts of sabotage against the occupying Germans. You'll then go to a local stud farm, where you'll have a chance to visit with the delightful and famous Shetland ponies.

Special Notes:

During 2023 the Castle walls will be covered in scaffoding due to much needed maintenance.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the day's conditions. Bring a hat and a waterproof jacket. Bring local currency or credit cards for additional purchases.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart Lerwick to visit Scalloway museum

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 250
Steps: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Depart Lerwick to visit Scalloway museum

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 00:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 250
Steps: 20
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Transfer for a visit at a local stud farm and see the farm's ponies

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 10
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Transfer for a visit at a local stud farm and see the farm's ponies

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:15
Time at site: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 10
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 01:00
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 01:00
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No
Photo/video restrictions: No
Photo/video opportunity: No