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Burns Walk, Lerwick
LERWICK
Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland Islands.
Evidence of human settlement in the Lerwick area dates back 3,000 years, centred on the Broch of Clickimin, which was constructed in the first century BC. The first settlement to be known as Lerwick was founded in the 17th century as a herring and white fish seaport to trade with the Dutch fishing fleet.
Nearby Locations
Shetland Museum and Archives
Shetland Museum and Archives
This 5-star visitors’ attraction is located in Hay’s dock in Lerwick.
Fort Charlotte
Fort Charlotte
This 5-sided artillery fort in Lerwick offers a glimpse into what life would have been like in the 1780s.
Lerwick Town Hall
Lerwick Town Hall
Come and marvel at the wonderful stained glass of this 1883 building.