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The Great Britain Guide

Other places · Scottish Islands

Mareel

In or near Lerwick.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Mareel in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

Cargo vessel Clare at Holmsgarth ferry terminal - geograph.org.uk - 1805439

Robbie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Mareel is a place of interest in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Official information

Shetland Museum and Archives is a multifunctional visitor attraction located in Lerwick, showcasing the rich heritage and culture of Shetland. Visitors can explore a variety of collections, exhibitions, and archives that document the islands' history and traditions.

From the Wikipedia article

Mareel is a multi-purpose entertainment venue located on the waterfront of Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. Opening in 2012, the facility includes a music venue, a cinema, conference rooms and educational facilities.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Timeline of key dates in the project's history {| class="wikitable" border="1" |- | 1989 | |- | 1996 | |- | 1997 | |- | 1998 | |- | 1999 | |- | 2000 | |- | 2001 | |- | 2003 | |- | 2004 | |- | 2005 | |- | 2006 | |- | 2007 | |- | 2008 | |- |2009 | |- |2010 | |- |2011 | |- |2012 | |}

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
60.1592, -1.1461
Postcode
ZE1 0LZ
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland
Established
2012

Sources

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MTB 626 and MTB 686 Memorial

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Public art & sculpture · Scottish Islands

Shetland Receivers

Shetland Receivers — a public art in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Museums · Scottish Islands

Shetland Museum and Archives

Shetland Museum and Archives — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Free👶shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
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Museums · Scottish Islands

Shetland Museum

Shetland Museum — maritime museum in Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Free👶shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Mareel

Places to stay

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Hostels · Scottish Islands

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Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Scalloway Caravan Park

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Campsites · Scottish Islands

South Nesting

South Nesting — a campsite in scotland islands.

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Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Cunningsburgh Touring Park

Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.

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Campsites · Scottish Islands

Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite

Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.

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Campsites · Scottish Islands

Oot Ower Lounge

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Places to eat & drink

Commercial Street at Pitt Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7264404📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Islands

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mareel?
Mareel is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE1 0LZ).
What is Mareel?
Mareel in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mareel?
Drivers can use postcode ZE1 0LZ.
When was Mareel built?
Built or established in 2012.
Who owns Mareel?
Mareel is owned by Shetland Arts.
How do I get to Mareel?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE1 0LZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.