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Unst Heritage Centre

Photo of Unst Heritage Centre, a visitor attraction near Haroldswick, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Unst Heritage Centre

© David Dixon / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

© David Dixon / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Unst Heritage Centre

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The Unst Heritage Centre at Haroldswick covers the island’s Viking roots, crofting past and its famous fine-lace knitting, with a re-created knitting room and local archives. A good stop at Haroldswick on Britain’s northernmost inhabited island. Open seasonally.

More places to visit near Unst Heritage Centre

Photo of Shetland, a National Scenic Area in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Shetland

National Scenic Area near Walls

Britain's far north — sea cliffs, seabird colonies and bare hills at the mercy of the weather

1.7 km NW

Photo of Bobby's Bus Shelter, a visitor attraction near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Bobby's Bus Shelter

Attraction near Baltasound

A whimsically furnished and annually themed bus shelter beside the road on Unst, a much-loved island curiosity.

2.9 km S

Photo: Saxa Vord, a viewpoint near Baltasound, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Saxa Vord

Viewpoint near Baltasound

The high hill above Unst's north coast, a former RAF radar site with sweeping views to Muckle Flugga.

5.5 km SW

Photo of Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, a lighthouse near Haroldswick in Shetland, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

Lighthouse near Haroldswick

Britain's northernmost lighthouse, clinging to a rock stack off Unst in Shetland — the Stevensons' survey here is said to have shaped Treasure Island's map.

7.6 km N

Photo of Yell, an island in the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Yell

Island near Mid Yell

Large peaty island on the way to Unst, known for otters, the Old Haa museum at Burravoe and the Gloup disaster memorial

12 km SW

Photo of Sands of Breckon, a beach near Cullivoe, the Shetland Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Sands of Breckon

Beach near Cullivoe

A sheltered white-sand Atlantic beach at the north of Yell, with a low-tide sea cave and ancient settlement traces.

13.3 km SW