Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
Buses from Lerwick to Eshaness and North Roe stop in Brae (35 minutes, four to six daily
Monday to Saturday).
ESHANESS & HILLSWICK
Eleven miles northwest of Brae the road ends at the red basalt cliffs of Eshaness, which
form some of the most impressive, wild coastal scenery in Shetland. When the wind sub-
sides there is superb walking and panoramic views from the lighthouse on the headland.
A mile east, a side road leads to
Tangwick Haa Museum
(
01806-503389; admis-
sion free; 11am-5pm mid-Apr-Sep)
, in a restored 17th-century house. The wonderful
collection of ancient black-and-white photos capture the sense of community here.
The waterside village of Hillswick makes an appealing accommodation base.
Sleeping & Eating
B&B
Almara B&B££
(
01806-503261;
www.almara.shetland.co.uk
; s/d £30/60; )
Follow the puffin
signpost a mile short of Hillswick to find the most wonderful welcome in Shetland. With
sweeping views over the bay, this house has a great lounge, unusual features in the excel-
lent rooms and bathrooms (including thoughtful extras such as USB chargers) and a good
eye on the environment. You'll feel completely at home and appreciated; this is B&B at
its best.
St Magnus Bay Hotel££
(
01806-503372;
www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk
; s/d £70/95; )
This hotel in the
centre of Hillswick occupies a wonderful wooden mansion built in 1896. The personable
owners are involved in an ongoing renovation process to return it to former glories, so
availability of rooms is variable, but if you can grab a renovated one, they are great.
There's a sauna for guest use, and a sociable bar serving food (mains £7 to £10).
HOTEL
BÖD
Johnnie Notions Camping Böd£
(
01595-694688;
www.camping-bods.co.uk
;
dm £8; Apr-Sep)
There are four spacious
berths in this cute wee stone
böd
with its challengingly low door. It's very basic; there are
no showers or electricity. This was the birthplace of Johnnie 'Notions' Williamson, an
