Shetland Summer Solstice

Name: Day 1: Edinburgh to Lerwick

Short Description: We depart our capital city of Edinburgh at 08.00am and make our first stop at the iconic Forth Bridge, which opened in 1890 for the passage of trains heading north. We travel onwards through the Kingdom of Fife, taking in the beautiful coastal scenery, before stopping at the charming university town of St Andrews. We journey north to Dunnottar Castle, which is dramatically perched over the North Sea, before boarding the ferry in Aberdeen for our overnight sailing to the Shetland Islands.

Description: We depart our capital city of Edinburgh at 08.00am and make our first stop at the iconic Forth Bridge, which opened in 1890 for the passage of trains heading north. We travel onwards through the Kingdom of Fife, taking in the beautiful coastal scenery, before stopping at the charming university town of St Andrews. We journey north to Dunnottar Castle, which is dramatically perched over the North Sea, before boarding the ferry in Aberdeen for our overnight sailing to the Shetland Islands.

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Name: Day 2: Shetland

Short Description: We arrive onto Shetland, and spend the morning exploring the main town of Lerwick – followed by a visit to the impressive Iron Age Clickimin Broch. Wander through Scalloway Castle, before enjoying award-winning fish and chips for lunch. Discover the wild cliffs of Eshaness, before returning to our base for the trip in Lerwick. Spend the night soaking up the atmosphere in the local pubs.

Description: We arrive onto Shetland, and spend the morning exploring the main town of Lerwick – followed by a visit to the impressive Iron Age Clickimin Broch. Wander through Scalloway Castle, before enjoying award-winning fish and chips for lunch. Discover the wild cliffs of Eshaness, before returning to our base for the trip in Lerwick. Spend the night soaking up the atmosphere in the local pubs.

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Name: Day 3: Shetland

Short Description: After a leisurely start we journey west to explore the wee islands of Burra and Tronda, before visiting the famous beach at St Ninian’s Isle. Next, we wander through Jarlshof; one of Scotland’s finest and best-preserved prehistoric sites before heading back to the hotel to freshen up and have dinner. We finish our journey at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse; an iconic location with sweeping cliffs and stunning sea. Exclusively ours for the evening, enjoy a guided tour, traditional music and sample some of Shetland’s local specialities. Spending the summer solstice in such a far-flung location, surrounded by the vast North Sea and its wildlife, is an experience which will last a lifetime

Description: After a leisurely start we journey west to explore the wee islands of Burra and Tronda, before visiting the famous beach at St Ninian’s Isle. Next, we wander through Jarlshof; one of Scotland’s finest and best-preserved prehistoric sites before heading back to the hotel to freshen up and have dinner. We finish our journey at the Sumburgh Head Lighthouse; an iconic location with sweeping cliffs and stunning sea. Exclusively ours for the evening, enjoy a guided tour, traditional music and sample some of Shetland’s local specialities. Spending the summer solstice in such a far-flung location, surrounded by the vast North Sea and its wildlife, is an experience which will last a lifetime

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Name: Day 4: Shetland

Short Description: Spend the day exploring the charming town of Lerwick. Immerse yourself in the rich and interesting history of the islands at the award-winning Shetland Museum. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Detective Perez in the BBC Shetland programme, and the museum dedicated to the world-renowned Viking fire festival that is Up Helly Aa.

Description: Spend the day exploring the charming town of Lerwick. Immerse yourself in the rich and interesting history of the islands at the award-winning Shetland Museum. You will also have the chance to visit the home of Detective Perez in the BBC Shetland programme, and the museum dedicated to the world-renowned Viking fire festival that is Up Helly Aa.

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Name: Day 5: Lerwick to Aberdeen

Short Description: After breakfast, we venture north to discover the ancient Tingwall, once home to Shetland's earliest parliament. Soak up the last of the island scenery at the beautiful Lunna Bay. We head back to Lerwick for lunch before boarding the overnight ferry back to mainland Scotland.

Description: After breakfast, we venture north to discover the ancient Tingwall, once home to Shetland's earliest parliament. Soak up the last of the island scenery at the beautiful Lunna Bay. We head back to Lerwick for lunch before boarding the overnight ferry back to mainland Scotland.

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Name: Day 6: Aberdeen to Edinburgh

Short Description: Back on the mainland, we make our way through scenic Royal Deeside, passing Crathie Kirk; the Royal Family’s place of worship when at their Highland residence. We also visit the resting place of John Brown; Queen Victoria’s personal attendant and close friend - made famous in the movie Mrs. Brown, starring Billy Connolly. As a final WOW, we will visit the Braemar Highland Games Centre. Housed in the stunning Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion, the new centre offers a fascinating exhibition exploring the history of the annual Highland Games in Braemar held in September each year. We will then make our final drive travelling through the Cairngorms National Park. Arrive back into Edinburgh at approximately 5.30pm.

Description: Back on the mainland, we make our way through scenic Royal Deeside, passing Crathie Kirk; the Royal Family’s place of worship when at their Highland residence. We also visit the resting place of John Brown; Queen Victoria’s personal attendant and close friend - made famous in the movie Mrs. Brown, starring Billy Connolly. As a final WOW, we will visit the Braemar Highland Games Centre. Housed in the stunning Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion, the new centre offers a fascinating exhibition exploring the history of the annual Highland Games in Braemar held in September each year. We will then make our final drive travelling through the Cairngorms National Park. Arrive back into Edinburgh at approximately 5.30pm.

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Inclusions

Item 1: Local Scottish Guide

Item 2: 2 Overnight Ferries (Twin-Share Cabin)

Item 3: 3 Nights B&B Accommodation

Item 4: Free Time in Lerwick

Item 5: Guided Tour of Shetland

Item 6: Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Tour and

Item 7: Summer Solstice Celebrations

Item 8: Souvenir Map