Noss National Nature Reserve — Attraction in Bressay

Probably the most accessible of the top highlights of the Shetland Islands, Noss Nature Reserve boasts incredible bird cliffs with about 13700 pairs of gannets (2019) and numerous other birds. There's great views out to sea and over basicly the whole of Shetland too.

Take the ferry from Lerwick to Bressay and get across the island to the Noss ferry pier. There, the park ranger in a small zodiac will ferry up to five persons at a time for £5 per person. This is done on demand (i.e. just wait at the pier) on most days depending on the weather (it might be wise to check online beforehand).

On the island, a 4 hour walk around the isle is much recommended. Allowing yourself more time, say 5,5 hours, is even better. The weather can change quickly, so come prepared with waterproofs and...

Seen from boat trip only A dull sea misty day with mahoosive rock cliffs covered in raucously deafening birds. And the atrocious odour of bird poo. Added to this the boat had a chute for feeding dead fish to the hordes of gannets that flew along with the vessel and dive bombed in close proximity to all on board ; it was a most Alfred Hitchcockian experience ever! Highly...

Great day out with clients on Noss. Plus the boat trip over is always a wee adventure. Plenty of Seabirds and great...