Access
Parking
Visitors can use the level gravel car park of the Sumburgh Hotel.
Approach to site
The site is down a steep, 8m-long ramp and 150m along a wide grass drive, which ends in a level gravel path. The paths in front of the visitor centre are cobbled.
Visitor centre
The visitor centre has:
- step-free access
- interactive displays
- 2 steps (no handrail) down onto the site
Monument
The paths around the site are gravel, and bound stone. There are level changes and protruding archaeological remains. Some of the Iron Age buildings have narrow (50cm) and low entrances.
Access to the wheelhouse is down very uneven stone steps (no handrail).
The top of the laird’s house is reached via a modern, metal spiral staircase (with handrail).
Toilets
Toilet facilities at the Sumburgh Hotel are not available due to COVID restrictions.
Nearest adapted toilet is at:
Sumburgh Airport
ZE3 9UK
Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.
Visitors' dogs are allowed at Jarlshof, but are not permitted in roofed areas.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and not left unattended at any time. Owners must pick up after their dogs.
Access Guide
For information on accessibility at more than 80 of our sites download our Access Guide.
