Lerwick - Jarlshof and Hoswick

Excursion

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Duration
4h
Activity level
Easy – suitable for most people
Booking code
GBLER-OP01

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See the magnificent Mousa Broch and visit the ancient settlement site of Jarlshof
  • Admire the view of the world’s tallest and best-preserved broch

  • Join a guided visit to the remarkable archaeological site Jarlshof, revealing an extraordinary settlement site

  • See the remains of a Bronze Age village, an Iron Age broch, several Norse longhouses, and more

  • Get an understanding of the history and culture of Shetland at the Hoswick Visitor Centre


4,000 years of human history

Depart through Lerwick and admire the view of the magnificent Mousa Broch. Pass picturesque St Ninian’s Isle, where the famous hoard of Pictish silver was found in 1958. Visit Jarlshof, an ancient archaeological site with fascinating stone ruins dating as far back as 4000 years. Then, get an insight into the history and culture of Shetland in the Hoswick Visitor Centre.

Practical information

  • Language: English.

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

  • Walking information: Some uneven ground and steps.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

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