Cruises to Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland
The capital of Scotland’s Shetland Islands is a vibrant and energetic city colored by grand Victorian houses and the region’s namesake ponies. It is a cruise ship’s primary entry to the Shetlands, a mosaic of over a hundred islands inhabited by about 22,000 people and an abundance of wildlife. It is a land shaped by the sea featuring views of dramatic sculptured cliffs and tranquil sandy bays.
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| Average Low | 35° | 33° | 33° | 36° | 38° | 42° | 45° | 46° | 43° | 39° | 36° | 34° |
| Average High | 43° | 42° | 43° | 46° | 50° | 54° | 57° | 58° | 55° | 50° | 46° | 43° |
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Highlights
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Jarlshof
A remarkable archaeological site that was revealed by a violent storm in 1905. Explore the remains of 7th century villages, sprawled over a low green promontory by the sea.
Visit the castle built in 1600 by the tyrant Earl Patrick Stewart. Continue through Tingwall Valley, with its Norse heritage, and arrive for a visit to the Gott Ponies, some of the region’s most prestigious Shetlands.
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