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Opening times

1 April – 30 September

  • Daily 9.30am to 5.30pm

1 October – 31 March

  • Daily 10am to 4pm

Last entry and closures

  • Closed: 25 December and 26 December, 1 January, and 2 January

How to get here

Approximately one mile south west of Lerwick on the A970. Strong footwear is recommended.

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Address

Lerwick
Shetland

National Grid reference:

HU 464 408

Broch from an area lower down looking up

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