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Seedersandleechers

(3,044 posts) Tue Jun 12, 2012, 11:29 AM Jun 2012

Western Hebrides and the Shetland Isles

I'm planning a trip to the Western Hebrides and the person I'm going with wants to visit the Shetland Isles also. Is there much to do there? (Shetland). Thanks in advance.

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Western Hebrides and the Shetland Isles (Original Post) Seedersandleechers Jun 2012 OP

Haven't been, but it supposed to be stunningly beautiful. cbayer Jun 2012 #1

Didn't quite make it there, but SOMEONE did! elleng Jun 2012 #2

I've been to Lewis and Harris. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2012 #3

cbayer

(146,218 posts)

1. Haven't been, but it supposed to be stunningly beautiful.

Reply to Seedersandleechers (Original post)

Tue Jun 12, 2012, 03:16 PM

Jun 2012

I think Lerwick is the only really populated area, but I bet a boat tour to some of the islands would be great.

elleng

(130,732 posts)

2. Didn't quite make it there, but SOMEONE did!

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Tue Jun 12, 2012, 04:17 PM

Jun 2012

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The Scots are LOVELY!

greatauntoftriplets

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3. I've been to Lewis and Harris.

Reply to Seedersandleechers (Original post)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 05:33 PM

Jun 2012

There's not much to do there, some sightseeing, primarily the Callanish standing stones. Stornoway is a pretty town. I took a bus from Stormoway to Harris, saw fields full of farmers taking turf (for the fireplace) out of the ground.

The Wee Free Kirk of Scotland pretty much rules the place, meaning that on Sundays, the swings in the children's park are locked up tight so the kids can't indulge themselves. Needless to say, I didn't spend Sunday there.

It's worth it if you like quiet and beautiful scenery.

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