Unst Heritage Centre — Attraction in Scotland

Not worth the GBP4 per adult entry. The Shetland museum in Lerwick is free, more comprehensive and far, far superior in every way. The Unst Heritage Centre has a few displays of lacework and what a house may have looked like. There are some informative posters and some very parochial content (like the local school bell). If this was free then it’d be worth the drop-in but the cost is too high if you’re travelling...

Another important community facility, that you should make the effort to visit, given its operated by a small team of dedicated volunteers. Entry fee was minimal. Lots of interesting displays, and we learnt about the Canary Girls, the back story of Shetland ponies and the history of peat collecting. Had fun with...

Good range of geological, geographical, human and historical information with primary and secondary evidence in situ. Clearly and informatively labelled it accommodates a range of ages and understanding. Committed and friendly staff fill in the anecdotal gaps of familial connections with the land. A...