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28/6/2021 at 5:43pm
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Anyone been to Shetland? I must admit that I've become intrigued after reading a number of Ann Cleeves novels. It might be the nearest I get to travel abroad this year, but I'm wondering if there's much to do. Not interested in night life etc., but like culture, museums etc..
Any ideas would be welcomed.
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28/6/2021 at 7:02pm
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I've not been to Shetland either, but have you been to Orkney? That has lots of ancient sites to visit.
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28/6/2021 at 7:39pm
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Thanks Dot P. The prices of Northlink from Aberdeen are a tad eye-watering! As an alternative, I was looking at possibly driving to Scrabster and going to Orkney. That's not too expensive, but for a short break in Shetland I might find it cheaper to fly and stay in a B&B.
I'll have to persuade the boss. She loves the books, but is worried that it would be a bit bleak.
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28/6/2021 at 11:20pm
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I have had a few work contracts on Orkney. It's a beautiful group of islands and a damned site easier and cheaper to get to than Shetland.
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28/6/2021 at 11:32pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Capt Lightning on 28/6/2021
The prices of Northlink from Aberdeen are a tad eye-watering! As an alternative, I was looking at possibly driving to Scrabster and going to Orkney. That's not too expensive, but for a short break in Shetland I might find it cheaper to fly and stay in a B&B.
Cheaper to sail from Gills Bay Captain. (Privately owned/operated ferry and not subsidised).
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Quote: Originally posted by marramc48 on 28/6/2021
Cheaper to sail from Gills Bay Captain. (Privately owned/operated ferry and not subsidised).
I agree, Pentland Ferry from Gills Bay to St. Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay then the spectacular drive over the Churchill Barriers up to Orkney Mainland.
That's the route that most of the locals use.
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