The South Mainland Travel Guide

The South Mainland

The narrow 3- or 4-mile-wide stretch of land that reaches south from Lerwick to Sumburgh Head has a number of fascinating ancient sites (and an airport) as well as farmland, wild landscapes, and dramatic ocean views.

Explore The South Mainland

Sights 7

Shopping 1

Nightlife 0

Performing Arts 0

Restaurants 0

Hotels 1

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Birsay

Birsay itself is a small collection of houses, but some interesting historic and natural sites are nearby. ...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 0 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

Brae

A thriving community, Brae is where you can see the spoils of Shetland's oil money. The rugged moorland and tranquil voes (inlets) of Brae...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 1 Hotel
  • 3 Things To Do

Kirkwall

In bustling Kirkwall, the main town on Orkney, there's plenty to see in the narrow, winding streets extending from the harbor. The cathedral...

  • 5 Restaurants
  • 4 Hotels
  • 16 Things To Do
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