Muness Castle
Opening times and prices
Muness Castle is free to visit and open year round.
How to get here
From Belmont ferry terminal, drive north on the A968 for about 2 miles, then turn right toward Uyeasound. Continue for roughly 1 mile to Castleton. Muness Castle is signposted and easy to spot.
Public toilets are available in Uyeasound village.
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Address
Island of Unst
Shetland
ZE2 9DL
National Grid reference:
HP 629 012
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