Excursion Jarlshof and southern shores tour at Lerwick

Depart through Lerwick, the capital of Shetland, as you begin your trip to the island’s most southerly point.  

Mousa Broch

En route and, conditions permitting, pause to admire the view of the magnificent Mousa Broch, the tallest and best-preserved broch in the world.  You will continue south down the west coast and perhaps catch a glimpse of St Ninian’s Isle where the famous Pictish horde of silver dating from the 9th Century was found in 1958.

Jarlshof Archeological Site
Continue south to visit the remarkable archaeological site of Jarlshof.  The site was uncovered by a violent storm in the winter of 1896/7, revealing an extraordinary settlement site embracing at least 5,000 years of human history.  The site contains a remarkable sequence of stone structures – late Neolithic houses, a Bronze-Age village, an Iron-Age broch and wheelhouses, several Norse longhouses, a medieval farmstead, and the 16th-century laird’s house.   Visit the remains of these village settlements with your guide to make the most of your time here.

You will then return to Lerwick with your guide telling you more about these islands as we look out for Shetland’s famous ponies on the way back.  

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Jarlshof

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with rough, uneven paths at Jarlshof and a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair as not all Jarlshof is accessible due to narrow paths. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Due to local average temperatures, the coaches are air-cooled.