The Old Haa of Brough in located in Burravoe, Yell, Shetland, Scotland. Built for Robert Tyrie, a merchant, in 1672, houses the local museum for Burravoe and Yell. The archway with an armorial panel above, with Tyrie's initials and the year 1672, are the remains of an old courtyard.
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Undoubtedly the most interesting sight on Yell. A fascinating historic haa (laird's house) housing a collection dedicated to many aspects of the island's history and culture, geology, nature, maritime heritage and more. Also the most amazing tea room with a huge range of scrumptious home made cakes such as chocolate, lemon drizzle, carrot, almond etc plus really good coffee a welcome haven on a cool and windy day. Also a lovely sheltered garden...
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Quaint, informative museum on two floors in an old house on Yell. Samples of poetry and stories very entertaining. Coffee and delicious cake available. Friendly staff and a beautifully kept garden with stone structures each built of different types of rock to be found on Yell. Nearby jetty has clear evidence of use by otters to eat sea urchin. Also spotted a distant otter in the sea off the pier at...
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A wealth of local history, culture, wildlife, geology! I could go on! A wonderful museum and tea room, an absolute must visit on the island. An absolutely lovely lady I think called Theresa (sorry if I got that wrong) served me a lovely tea and cake and was wonderful to chat to, and told me so much about the areas history and folklore! A...
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