Mousa Broch
Opening times
Mousa Broch is free to visit and open from April to October
Access
Access to the site is via rough tracks across agricultural land. Access to the top of the broch is via a steep and uneven stone staircase, please wear suitable footwear and supervise children at all times.
How to get here
Mousa is reached only by boat, and all trips depart from Sandsayre Pier in Sandwick, about 14 miles south of Lerwick. Visit www.mousa.co.uk for ferry details.
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Address
Island of Mousa
Shetland
National Grid reference:
HU 457 237
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