Shetland - The Island of Vikings
8 - 15 Sep 27: An 8 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Shetland with Johnsons Coaches
Wednesday 8th September 2027 – Wednesday 15th September 2027
8 Days
From £2,199
Journey to the far north on this unforgettable Shetland adventure, combining dramatic island scenery, rich Viking heritage and memorable coastal touring. After travelling through Scotland and sailing overnight from Aberdeen to Lerwick, discover the remote beauty of Yell and Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in Britain, with visits to local museums, heritage centres and Viking-inspired sights. Explore Shetland’s southern coastline, including the remarkable Jarlshof archaeological site, Sumburgh Head and Lerwick, before travelling through wild North Mainland landscapes to Eshaness and Tangwick Haa. With Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and free time in Edinburgh also included, this is a wonderfully varied escorted holiday.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore the Northern Isles of Yell and Unst with an experienced local guide
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Visit Jarlshof, one of Scotland’s most remarkable prehistoric and Norse archaeological sites
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Enjoy photo stops at Sullom Voe, Sumburgh Head, the Drongs and Eshaness Lighthouse
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Discover Shetland heritage at the Old Haa Museum, Unst Heritage Centre, Boat Haven, Croft House Museum, Scalloway Museum and Tangwick Haa Museum
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See Viking-inspired sights including the Skidbladner replica longship and the famous Unst Bus Shelter
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Travel overnight by NorthLink Ferries between Aberdeen and Lerwick
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Visit Glamis Castle, Scone Palace and enjoy free time in Edinburgh
Hotel Information
Day 1 – The Holiday Inn East Kilbride – Lying just a 10 minutes' away from East Kilbride town centre, this 4-star property is well located for our overnight stay. The guest rooms are stylish and comfortable and are equipped with all of today’s modern amenities. Restaurant, lounge/bar. Lift access to all floors.
Day 2 & 5 Overnight DBB with cabin accommodation – Northlink Ferries operate modern ships carrying 600 passengers with shops, restaurant, bars and a cinema on board. All cabins are 2-berth ensuite.
Days 3 & 4 The Shetland Hotel, Lerwick - The 3-star Shetland Hotel has 64 spacious rooms and is located near the ferry terminal in Lerwick. The hotel has a lift and 2 restaurants.
Days 6 & 7 The Doubletree by Hilton, North Queensferry – This 4-star hotel is over the Firth of Forth, north of Edinburgh, one mile from the new North Queensferry crossing bridge with panoramic views across the river and 30 minutes from the centre of the city. The hotel offers 147 well-appointed bedrooms with a mix of walk-in showers and showers over the bath. Guests will encounter the occasional step in the accommodation area. There is a lift to all floors and there are 25 bedrooms located on the ground floor. The Shore Restaurant and bar has stunning views.
All hotels are varied in style and standards, but all rooms offer full-en-suite facilities. Travellers should consider the fact that they will often be in beautiful, yet isolated locations where hotel availability is extremely limited. All have restaurant, bar & lounge. Mobility Grade 2: This is a touring holiday and although most of the sightseeing is from the comfort of our coach, there are ferries to board and three different hotels, along with steps and stairs to negotiate. Please note that due to the nature of this holiday, customers with mobility difficulties may be limited in their enjoyment.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
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Door to Door Service
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Our own courier service
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‘Club Class’ extra legroom coach
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7 nights half board
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2 lunches on Shetland
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Glamis Castle
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Return overnight sailings with Northlink Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick
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Guided tours of Shetland with highlighted admissions
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Scone Palace
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Transfers into Edinburgh by local coach
Date, Price & Supplement
8 Sep 27
£2,199
Single Room: £512
Insurance: £48
Prices are per person and for the entire holiday
Day One: Arrival |
After an early start, we travel north to Scotland with an overnight stop at the 4-star Holiday Inn East Kilbride. |
Day Two |
Departing after breakfast we visit Glamis Castle, the splendid childhood home of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. We continue in the afternoon to Aberdeen where we board the overnight Northlink Ferry sailing to Shetland. |
Day Three |
After breakfast we disembark the ferry and meet our local, experienced guide for a tour of the Northern Isles - Yell and Unst. We pause for a photo-stop at Sullom Voe then cross to Yell, with entry to the Old Haa Museum, Burravoe. We cross to Unst with its many beautiful beaches and continue to Haroldswick (Light lunch included) before visits to the Unst Heritage Centre and the Boat Haven. We return with photo stops at Skibladner - a replica Viking Long Ship and the renown Unst Bus Shelter before checking into our hotel around 6.00pm. |
Day Four |
Today we enjoy a southern coastal tour. We commence with a visit to the Croft House Museum and continue to Jarlsof for a tour of the archaeological site. After a brief photo stop at Sumburgh Head RSPB Reserve we return to Lerwick for free time, followed by two afternoon visits to Carol's Ponies and the Scalloway Museum. |
Day Five |
Travelling via Voe and Brae, we view the spectacular offshore sea stacks of 'Drongs.' We continue with views of the Eshaness Light House before entry to the Tangwick Haa Museum. We include a light lunch before returning to Lerwick for our evening sailing to Aberdeen. |
Day Six |
After breakfast, disembark the ship and take the coastal road south to Perth where we visit Scone Palace - The original home of the legendary Stone of Destiny, Scone Palace is spectacular and contains a superb collection of French furniture, delicate china and valuable treasures. From here we continue to the Doubletree by Hilton Queensferry for our final 2-night stay. |
Day Seven |
Today, a local coach & driver will transfer us to Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital where the majestic castle towers over the whole city. Today we are free to explore this great city at leisure. |
Day Eight |
Homeward bound. |
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 08 Sep 2027 | 8 Days | £2199.00 | Book now | Request call back | ★ |
Pick-up points
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| Name | Address |
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| Henley in Arden Depot |
Park & Ride, Johnsons Depot
Liveridge House Liveridge Hill, Henley in Arden |
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