Scalloway Castle Tours

Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
Photo by Heidi Chapman
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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
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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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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
Beautiful stone structure in Lerwick, Clickimin Broch.

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
Varis House
Varis House
2 out of 5
26 Church Road, Lerwick, Lerwick, Scotland
Varis House
Easterhoull Chalets
Easterhoull Chalets
3 out of 5
East Voe, Scalloway, Scalloway, Scotland
Easterhoull Chalets
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
Herrislea House Hotel
Herrislea House Hotel
4 out of 5
Tingwall, Gott, Scotland
Herrislea House Hotel
Westings Inn
Westings Inn
2 out of 5
Wormadale, Whiteness, Scotland
Westings Inn
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