Shetland TV Locations Private Full Day Tour

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About this activity

With nine series, Shetland has put Shetland on the map. Our brand new Shetland Locations Tour is a great way to see the sights you've seen on the small screen up close. Plus, you'll get to see the best of our beautiful island home along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Robertson's Tours & Holidays

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance to Sumburgh Head Visitor Centre (£6 adult, £2 for children)

Itinerary

The Lodberrie

15 min

One of Shetland's most photographed buildings, the Lodberrie is the home of DI Perez, standing next to Bain's Beach where he was seen drinking whisky with Duncan and offering Cass some fatherly advice.

Please note the Lodberrie is a private residence and cannot be entered. We ask that you respect the privacy of the residents.
Lerwick

5 min

We make a stop at the police station and county buildings, the exterior of which appeared as Lerwick Police Station in the series.
Lerwick Visitscotland Icentre

30 min

Next, we visit the Market Cross and Commercial Street, Lerwick's main shopping street, known locally as "da street".

We'll also make a stop at the Bressay Ferry Terminal, which connects Mainland with the island of Bressay. Perez travelled on this ferry in series 1. During the tour, we'll pass the main Northlink Ferry Terminal.
Stop 4

15 min

Fladdabister was the scene of a season three murder when a body was discovered in an old lime kiln.
St Ninian's Isle

30 min

Quite possibly Shetland's most scenic beach, St Ninian's Isle is connected to the mainland by a white sandy tombolo. In the series, it was a popular location for parties.
Spiggie Beach

5 min

We pause at Clavel, a ruined crofthouse which featured in Series 3. As we pass Rerwick Beach, keep an eye out for seals basking on the sand.
Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

30 min Admission not included

The southernmost point of the Shetland Mainland, Sumburgh Head posed as a hotel in the series. The actual Sumburgh Hotel was also used for filming, but posed as a care home.

Sumburgh Head is home to one of the largest colonies of seabirds in the isles, and in summer is a regular haunt for Puffins. On a clear day, you'll be able to see as far out as Fair Isle, where Jimmy Perez was said to have hailed from.

In the summer months, there is a visitor centre and small cafe (admission not included)
Scalloway

45 min

The historic fishing village of Scalloway once served as Shetland's capital. We make a stop here to enjoy some free time for lunch (not included) or shopping. Should you prefer not to have lunch or eat elsewhere, this stop can be skipped.
Meal Beach

30 min

The beautiful Meal Beach on the island of Burra is accessible by boardwalk. It featured extensively in series 6 & 7.

On our way to Burra, we cross the island of Trondra where the bridges connecting the island to the Mainland have been featured in several episodes. We'll pass Burland Croft, home of Evie Henderson.

Please note- Meal Beach is on Burra, not Bressay
Stop 10

5 min

We pause for a photostop at the Halfway House, or Sandwater House to give it its proper name. In series 3, it played home to an artist with a stash of dead animals in his freezer. The Halfway House is a private residence, so entry is not permited and we ask you respect the residents' privacy when taking photos.
Stop 11

15 min

On Shetland's beautiful east coast, Gletness in Nesting featured in series 7 as Noss View Guest House.

We'll also make a stop at Nesting Village Shop which appeared in the show.
Shetland Islands

5 min

The picturesque village of Voe has featured in several seasons of the show, we'll make a stop at the Sail Loft Bod where student archaeologist Hattie lived.
Eshaness Cliffs

45 min

The dramatic Northmavine peninsula is the northern tip of the Shetland mainland. Famous for its rugged scenery and awe-inspiring cliffs, we make make a stop at the cliffs and the Ness of Hillswick.
Stop 14

15 min

We pause at Heylor beach before driving along Ronas Voe which featured extensively in series 7 & 8.
Lerwick

5 min

Drop off at your original meeting point or requested location.

Important Note- This tour has a duration of 8 hours, the remaining time not accounted for in this itinerary will be allotted for the travel time between locations