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This waterfront fortress was built in 1600 by Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney and Shetland. "Black Patie," as he was known locally, was hanged in 1615 for his cruelty and misdeeds, and the castle was never used again. To enter, retrieve the key from the Scalloway Museum during opening hours; you can then explore these handsome ruins to your heart's content.
This modern museum tells some fascinating stories about Scalloway and its well-traveled locals. There is a section dedicated to the exploits of the Shetland Bus, the WWII resistance movement that operated between Norway and Shetland, and cabinet upon cabinet of maritime artifacts and proil (sailors' booty) donated by locals.
