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SHETLAND & ORKNEY, SCOTLAND

SHETLAND > POOL OF VIRKIE - NORDAGERDI

Visit Nordagerdi

For birders, Nordagerdi is probably the best-situated self-catering cottage in Shetland. Situated at the southern tip of Shetland, the Northernmost of the British Isles, Nordagerdi, run by well-known birder Rob Fray, is an ideal base from which to explore the islands.

Nordagerdi is in a prime location, with the impressive seabird colony at Sumburgh Head close by, along with the renowned migrant hotspots of Grutness, Scatness, Sumburgh Lighthouse, Quendale and of course the Pool of Virkie, which really is on the doorstep!

Interesting sites to visit within a couple of miles of the cottage include the historic Jarlshof viking settlement, Old Scatness Broch excavations, Quendale Water Mill, and the Croft House Museum at Boddam. Four of Shetland's finest beaches, at Grutness, West Voe of Sumburgh, Quendale and Scousburgh, are close to the cottage.

Local amenities include the restaurant and bar at Sumburgh Hotel, a shop and post office at Toab, and the larger shop and petrol station near Boddam. The cottage is close to a bus route which can take visitors to Lerwick and beyond.

Nordagerdi is situated on the north shore of the Pool of Virkie, and enjoys panoramic views of the southern tip of Shetland. The property is a spacious two bedroom cottage which can sleep up to four people. There is a large garden for use by visitors, and ample parking for several cars.

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ORKNEY > STROMNESS (2 MILES) - THIRA B AND B

Visit Thira B&B

You are assured of a warm welcome and a restful stay at Thira, a purpose-built, non-smoking guesthouse 2 miles from the picturesque 18th century seaport of Stromness in Orkney, in the peaceful parish of Innertown. There you can enjoy unrivalled, panoramic views of Hoy and Scapa Flow, and the Scottish Munroes to the south.

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SHETLAND > UNST - BALTASOUND HOTEL

Visit balta sound

This family-run hotel is the most northerly hotel in the British Isles. A comfortable lounge, bar and dining room are among the facilities provided. This family-run hotel is the most northerly hotel in the British Isles. Apart from the separate breakfast room, public areas are open plan, with a comfortable lounge, bar and dining room flowing through an L-shaped space. Some bedrooms are in the main building, but most are in pleasant log cabins dispersed around the grounds.

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SHETLAND > OTHER ACCOMMODATION LINKS

Unst: surely the last great adventure in Europe! Situated in the wild North Atlantic, less than 200 miles from Norway and on the same latitude as southern Greenland, Unst is the most northerly populated island in the British Isles.The Saxa Vord Resort is the perfect place to stay to enjoy Unst and the best of Shetland. Other places to stay in Shetland include:

Brae - Westayre B&B

Busta - Busta House Hotel

Lerwick - Shetland Hotel Lerwick Hotel Kveldsro House Hotel Brentham House King Harald Apartments Selfcatering Shetland Queens & Grand Hotels

Nesting - Nilmurhaa

Sandness - Shetlandcroft House

South Mainland - Setterbrae Sumburgh Hotel

Tingwall - Herrislea House

Camping - Island Campers

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