Scalloway Castle Tours

Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Genevieve Lacombe
Photo by Genevieve Lacombe
Photo "Scalloway Castle" by Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Anne Burgess (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Scalloway Castle" by Unukorno (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Unukorno (CC BY)
Be transported to another time and place at Scalloway Castle. Uncover the secrets hiding between its fortified walls and learn about those who lived behind its locked doors.

You'll soon discover why this Scalloway fortified complex is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for more to see and do here, Up-Helly-Aa Exhibition, Lerwick Town Hall, and Shetland Museum are in the area as well. They won't take you long to get to from Scalloway Castle.

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Easterhoull Chalets

Easterhoull Chalets

3 out of 5
Price was $1,877, price is now $1,745 per person
$1,745
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 25
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Lerwick (LSI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Suited our needs very well. Quite compact but this was not a problem.

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $1,985, price is now $1,792 per person
$1,792
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 25
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Lerwick (LSI)
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
Lovely comfy bed. Excellent food

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Price was $1,930, price is now $1,789 per person
$1,789
per person
Oct 19 - Oct 25
found 5 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Lerwick (SDZ)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
It was our first time in Shetland and from the day we arrived the staff could not have done anything more for us they went over and above to help us with places to go things to see . We arrived 5 hours early and they still let us check in so we could catch up on some sleep, Scott and Curtis are just fantastic they also go over and above to help they so friendly and happy which was nice to see and the singing was not to bad either ,The hotel is located in a very central location as there is a Chinese five minutes up the road and a chippy two minutes walk down from the hotel and a coop at the bottom of the hill , that is of course if you don’t want to eat in the hotel as the food is just as good too. I would certainly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2025

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All of the area around castle historically impressive.

Popular places to visit

Shetland bus memorial WW2

Shetland Bus Memorial

You can find out about the history of Scalloway with a trip to Shetland Bus Memorial. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Shetland Bus Memorial
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Clickimin Broch

4/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Clickimin Broch during your travels in Lerwick. Discover the area's northern light views and spas.

Clickimin Broch
Stunning old buildings are around every corner in this Shetland Island Old Town.

Lerwick Town Hall

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Lerwick Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Lerwick, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the sandy beaches or discover the area's northern light views.

Lerwick Town Hall

Scalloway Museum

4/5(6 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Scalloway Museum in Scalloway. While you're in the area, stroll along the sandy beaches.

Scalloway Museum

Meal Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Meal Beach during your trip to Hamnavoe?

Meal Beach

Böd of Gremista

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Böd of Gremista in Lerwick. Stroll along the sandy beaches or discover the area's northern light views.

Böd of Gremista

Best Lodging Options Near Scalloway Castle

Scalloway Hotel

Scalloway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Main St, Scalloway, Scotland
Scalloway Hotel
Shetland Hotel

Shetland Hotel

3 out of 5
Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick, Scotland
Shetland Hotel
Easterhoull Chalets

Easterhoull Chalets

3 out of 5
East Voe, Scalloway, Scalloway, Scotland
Easterhoull Chalets
Varis House

Varis House

2 out of 5
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland
Varis House
The Queen's Hotel

The Queen's Hotel

3 out of 5
24 Commercial St, Shetland, Lerwick, Scotland
The Queen's Hotel
Lerwick Hotel

Lerwick Hotel

3 out of 5
15 South Road, Lerwick, Scotland
Lerwick Hotel
Eddlewood Guest House

Eddlewood Guest House

3 out of 5
8 Clairmont Place, Lerwick, Scotland
Eddlewood Guest House
Westings Inn

Westings Inn

2 out of 5
Wormadale, Whiteness, Scotland
Westings Inn
Newly Renovated Chic Beachfront Chalet with Sea Views in Shetland

Newly Renovated Chic Beachfront Chalet with Sea Views in Shetland

South Whiteness, Shetland
Newly Renovated Chic Beachfront Chalet with Sea Views in Shetland
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