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Hired a car for a few days so decided to drive to see the lighthouse. The scenery from the lighthouse was stunning . We were lucky with the weather so the sea was calm but alas no sightings of whales or dolphins . I would have given this review 5 stars if the museum etc had been open but like a lot of things on this island atm due to COVID 19 it was shut . Having said that definitely worth a visit…
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Date of experience: September 2020
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Amanda - The Restless Native wrote a review Aug 2020
Tallahassee, Florida213 contributions91 helpful votes
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I went to look for puffins and ended up purchasing a museum ticket. Very interesting place with a rich history. Thanks to Shetland ranger, Howard, who happened be there that day, I learned a lot about North Atlantic seabirds as well. Really enjoyed this place!
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Date of experience: August 2020
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if you time your visit correctly then you have a magnificent chance of seeing puffins , but be aware that if you don't have a head for heights then stay away
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Date of experience: July 2020
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Nutty Biker Chick wrote a review Feb 2020
Atherstone, United Kingdom183 contributions29 helpful votes
Even though we visited in ther middle of winter for Up Helly Aa it was well worth visiting the lighthouse. Unfortunately the cafe wasn't open but we were able to get a hot chocolate from the shop & the visitor centre was open. The old engines for the foghorn are amazing & our kids loved pursuing the button to "sound the horn" in the centre. The views out over the cliffs are spectacular & I would imagine are brilliant for sea-birds during milder seasons. The information about local wildlife is well laid out & interesting. The orca & whale models went down well with our kids. Definitely worth a visit. …
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Date of experience: January 2020
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This is a great lighthouse to visit on your trip to Shetland. Lots of puffins to see, as well as other sea birds. Beautifully done lighthouse by grandfather of Robert Louis Stephenson. Totally worth the visit. Great grounds to explore, coastal scenery to admire, and a great giftshop, with some wonderful items. Didn't get to try the pastry mobile, but hoping next time I will. Definitely worth a visit!…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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