Things to see and do Unst

While on the island, be sure to visit the Unst Heritage Centre. This museographic space recounts all the local history and exhibits valuable old boats at Unst Boat Haven. Here you will learn that for centuries Unst has been one of the richest fishing spots in the world. You will learn how fish was caught, dried and shipped overseas. You'll see the different ships and their special features.

Muness Castle dates back to the late 1500s. It was built for Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindia, half-brother of Robert Stuart, first Earl of Orkney, who is a prominent figure in Shetland. Accused of oppression, it is also described as heroic in some legends. It is the northernmost castle in Britain. It is also a remarkably fine tower-house, a superb example of this type of architecture, with many remarkable details. One can see the life of the family and the servants

This grouping brings back to life several excavated Viking sites. The Skidbladner is a life-size replica of the ship Gokstad, found in a Viking burial mound in Norway in 1880. The original ship would have reached Unst. This type of Viking ship was used for trade, war and travel. The Shetland Amenity Trust acquired the Skidbladner in 2006. It has quickly become a must-see attraction. The longhouse replicates a traditional ancient settlement.