Things to see and do Sumburgh

Here we visit a mid-19th century farmhouse, which was occupied until the 1960s. The main resources came from the sea and the man was generally a fisherman, while women and children worked the land. The whole family lived in this space - grandparents, parents and children - divided into two parts: the Ben end or bedroom and the But end or kitchen. The site offers a striking experience and an interesting perspective of life at that time, devoid of superfluous and keeping to the bare essentials of life.

Quendale Mill is a 19th century watermill, beautifully restored to house an exhibition on its past activity and the way people worked here at the time, with many objects and tools on display. The estate goes back further back in time to the 16th century, but the mill first appeared in 1867. It used to grind the farmers' grain over a very wide surrounding area and, as such, was a very important place in the social life of the past. The site also has a shop selling local crafts and a café on site.

This small local museum aims to tell the story of the Hoswick area's past, with period photographs and exhibits on local crafts and the whaling industry, as well as a collection of early twentieth-century radios, both civilian and military. You will also learn about the history of the Hoswick Whale case. The museum also houses a very friendly café where it is pleasant to take a gourmet break, for both sweet and savoury snacks, with its homemade pastries and lunches prepared on demand, using fresh local products.