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northerly point, the rocks of Out Stack, and Muckle Flugga, with its lighthouse built by
Robert Louis Stevenson's uncle. For tips on wildlife-watching duck into
Hermaness Vis-
itor Centre
(
01595-711278; admission free; 9am-5pm Apr-mid-Sep)
, near the re-
serve's entrance, with its poignant story about long-time resident Albert Ross. From here,
boat trips
(
01806-522447;
www.muckleflugga.co.uk
; Tue, Thu, Sat Jun-Sep)
run to
Muckle Flugga.
LANDMARK
Unst Bus Shelter
(
www.unstbusshelter.shetland.co.uk
)
At the turnoff from the main road to Littlehamar, just
past Baltasound, is Britain's most impressive bus stop. Enterprising locals, tired of waiting
in discomfort, have installed armchairs, novels, flowers, a telly, and a visitors' book to
sign. The colour scheme changes yearly.
Unst Heritage Centre
(
01957-711528; Haroldswick; adult/child £3/free, with Unst Boat Haven £5;
11am-5pm May-Sep)
This heritage centre houses a modern museum with a history of the
Shetland pony and a re-creation of a croft house.
HERITAGE CENTRE
Unst Boat Haven
(
01957-711528; Haroldswick; adult/child £3/free, with Unst Heritage Centre £5;
11am-5pm May-Sep)
This large shed is a boaty's delight, packed with a beautifully cared
for collection of Shetland rowing and sailing boats, all with a backstory. Old photos and
maritime artefacts speak of the glory days of Unst fishing.
MUSEUM
Sleeping & Eating
HOSTEL
Gardiesfauld Hostel£
(
01957-755279;
www.gardiesfauld.shetland.co.uk
; 2 East Rd, Uyeasound; tent & 2
people £6, dm £13; Apr-Sep; )
This 35-bed hostel is very clean, has most spacious
dorms with lockers, family rooms, a garden, an elegant lounge and a wee conservatory
dining area with great bay views. You can camp here too. The bus stops right outside.
Bring 20p pieces for the shower.
Saxa Vord£
HOSTEL
