Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Scalloway

Scalloway is a town in Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,100 people. Within 50 km by road there are 255 places to visit — 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 rivers, islands & mangroves, 41 forts & heritage and 32 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Scalloway Castle (1 km), Setter Hill (5 km) and Clickimin Broch (8 km).

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Scalloway, Scotland
Scalloway, Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Scalloway at a glance

Location
Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,100
Coordinates
60.1383° N, 1.2769° W
Places within 50 km
255 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Scalloway

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Scalloway: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Scalloway, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Scalloway

106 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is Loch of Burwick (2 km); the best-known is Clickimin Loch (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Scalloway

59 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is Burwick Holm (2 km); the best-known is Bressay (13 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Bressay · river spot · Shetland · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Shetland · river spot · Scotland · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Noss · river spot · Shetland · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Burwick Holm · river spot · Shetland · ~2 km
  • Vaila · river spot · Shetland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • St Ninian's Isle · river spot · Shetland · ~23 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Scalloway

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque (1 km); the best-known is Clickimin Broch (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Scalloway

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is Whiteness Voe (6 km); the best-known is Mousa Light Station (21 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Scalloway

7 museums within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is Scalloway Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Scalloway

7 churches within 100 km of Scalloway. The closest is Tingwall Kirk (6 km); the best-known is Bressay Lighthouse (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Scalloway

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 25 km on the road.

  1. Start in Scalloway
  2. 1 km Scalloway Castle · museum, Shetland
  3. 8 km Clickimin Broch · heritage site, Shetland
  4. 1 km Clickimin Loch · lake, Shetland
  5. 1 km Shetland Museum and Archives · museum, Shetland
  6. 9 km Setter Hill · hill, Shetland
  7. 5 km Back to Scalloway

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How to reach Scalloway

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    Within 15 km of Scalloway

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

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    Places near Scalloway by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs106Loch of Burwick (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves59Burwick Holm (2 km)
    Forts & heritage42L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast39Whiteness Voe (6 km)
    Museums7Scalloway Castle (1 km)
    Churches7Tingwall Kirk (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints6Hill of Berry (1 km)
    Treks2Tingwall Loch (4 km)
    Other attractions2Up Helly Aa Exhibition (9 km)
    Caves2Orkneyman's Cave (14 km)
    Parks1Gilbertson Park (9 km)
    Waterfalls1Forsan (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve (93 km)

    Scalloway: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Scalloway?

    Scalloway Castle (museum, about 1 km), Setter Hill (hill, about 5 km), Clickimin Broch (heritage site, about 8 km), Clickimin Loch (lake, about 8 km), Shetland Museum and Archives (museum, about 9 km), Fort Charlotte (fort, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Scalloway?

    255 places on Spotwander: 106 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 54 rivers, islands & mangroves, 41 forts & heritage, 32 beaches & coast, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Scalloway?

    Loch of Burwick, about 2 km by road; Njugals Water (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Scalloway?

    Burwick Holm, about 2 km by road; Green Holm (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Scalloway?

    L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque, about 1 km by road; burial aisle 20m SSE of Tingwall Parish Church (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Scalloway?

    Start in Scalloway, visit Scalloway Castle, then Clickimin Broch, then Clickimin Loch, then Shetland Museum and Archives, then Setter Hill, and drive back — about 25 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Scalloway?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Scalloway

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Scalloway’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Scalloway on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.