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Shetland Wool Week 2019!

Sun Sep 1, 2019

Shetland Wool Week, now in its tenth year, and is a firm favourite on the busy Shetland events calendar.

Walking in Shetland - Fethaland

Mon 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).

Shetland Tours

Sun 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.

Golfing in Shetland

Mon 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.

Island Hopping in Shetland - Foula

Mon Jun 3, 2019

Foula is one of the most remotely inhabited places in Shetland, and is a very unique place.

Fishing in Shetland

Mon 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.

Walking in Shetland - The Burn of Lunklet

Wed 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.