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Mon Apr 6, 2020
A beautiful and challenging hike around the Hams o’ Muckle Roe is one that should be on all Shetland bucket lists!
Read MoreWed Mar 4, 2020
As well as being busy owning Herrislea Hotel, we also own a number of boats.
Read MoreMon Feb 3, 2020
Find out about Shetland's wildlife and where to find some of the wonderful inhabitants of Shetland.
Read MoreMon Jan 13, 2020
Being out on the water, whether boating or fishing, is something we really enjoy here at Herrislea. No wonder; the lochs and seas in and around Shetland are fantastic places to explore.
Read MoreMon Dec 9, 2019
Shetland is well known for its legendary Up Helly Aa fire festival, but did you know that Shetland actually holds 10 Viking Fire Festivals? Spanning from January to March, a number of smaller Viking fire festivals are held all across the Isles.
Read MoreMon Nov 18, 2019
During the early medieval period a Scandinavian seafaring race, the Vikings, made their mark across much of Europe and beyond. Shetland was no exception, as the isles are within an easy sailing distance from Norway.
Read MoreSun Sep 1, 2019
Shetland Wool Week, now in its tenth year, and is a firm favourite on the busy Shetland events calendar.
Read MoreMon Aug 19, 2019
Located right at the northernmost tip, Fethaland is a fascinating place. Despite today’s remote walk, Fethaland used to be very busy as it was the main point for boats going to ‘da Haaf’ (deep sea fishing).
Read MoreSun Jul 28, 2019
A dear friend of ours here at Herrislea Hotel happens to be a tour guide! Lara is a wonderful tour guide and has taken us on some very interesting and informative walks and visits around the Isles. One of the most notable trips we had with Lara was on her birthday when we went to South Havera.
Read MoreMon Jul 15, 2019
If you like golf, you’re going to love staying at Herrislea Hotel! We are flanked by golf courses, almost within tee shot.
Read MoreMon Jun 3, 2019
Foula is one of the most remotely inhabited places in Shetland, and is a very unique place.
Read MoreMon May 13, 2019
If you like fishing you will fit right in here at Herrislea Hotel! Despite Gordon being a busy man, he likes nothing better than fitting in some time to fish.
Read MoreWed Apr 24, 2019
Walking in Shetland is magical at any time of the year. Large swathes of the island are unspoiled, and you can take your pick from any number of beaches, cliffs and voes.
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