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Scalloway
Scalloway — village in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Scalloway is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,240 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.1370°, -1.2750°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Scalloway (Old Norse: Skálavágr, name of the bay) is the largest settlement on the west coast of the Mainland, the largest island of the Shetland, Scotland. The village had a population of roughly 900, at the 2011 census. Now a fishing port, until 1708 it was the capital of the Shetland Islands (now Lerwick, on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland). It contains one of the two castles built in Shetland; this one was constructed in 1600. Nearby are the Scalloway Islands, which derive their name from the village.
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Background
History
Scalloway Castle was built in 1600 by Patrick Stewart, 2nd Earl of Orkney. It was originally surrounded by water but due to land reclamation, that is no longer the case. The remains of the castle are the most notable feature of the village, located near the quay. (The castle is usually locked, but a key can be borrowed from the nearby Scalloway Hotel or from the adjacent Scalloway Museum.) Norwegian boatbuilders from Hordaland, in the areas around Bergen, Os, and Tysnes, built yoals from about the 16th century. Oselvar, the traditional small wooden boat of Os, were taken apart and then 'flat packed' for shipping to Scalloway. Instead of sending complicated assembly instructions, they sent…
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- Coordinates
- 60.1370, -1.2750
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE1 0TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Population
- 1,240
Sources
- wikidata: Q1014090 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Scalloway (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Scalloway harbour - geograph.org.uk - 346623.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Scalloway Castle
Castles · 0.1 km
Scalloway Public Hall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Scalloway
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Parish Church, Main Street, Scalloway
Historic churches · 0.3 km
L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Prince Olav Slipway
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Upper Scalloway Broch
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Hill of Easterhoull
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Hill of Berry
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Cutts
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
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Scalloway Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Hill of Houlland
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Scalloway is a town located in the Scottish Islands with a population of 1,240. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,240
- Constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Scalloway
107 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Scalloway →
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Trondra
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Law Ting Holm
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St Mary's Chapel (Sand)
St Mary's Chapel (Sand) — church in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Tingwall Kirk
Tingwall Kirk — 1788-90 church building in Tingwall, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Tingwall, St Magnus's Church
Tingwall, St Magnus's Church — 12th century church building in Tingwall, Mainland, Scotland, UK, now demolished.
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Weisdale Voe
Weisdale Voe — sea inlet on Central Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Scalloway Public Hall
Scalloway Public Hall in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Tingwall Airport
Tingwall Airport in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Pictish burial mound
Pictish burial mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Upper Scalloway Broch
Upper Scalloway Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
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Scalloway Public Hall
Scalloway Public Hall in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Scalloway
Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Scalloway — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Parish Church, Main Street, Scalloway
Parish Church, Main Street, Scalloway — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque
L A Larsen and The Shetland Bus Plaque — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Prince Olav Slipway
Prince Olav Slipway — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Scalloway
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Scalloway Caravan Park
Scalloway Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh House Hostel
Islesburgh House Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
South Nesting — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Levenwick Campsite
Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Islands
86 Commercial Street, Lerwick
86 Commercial Street, Lerwick in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Scalloway?
- Scalloway is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE1 0TP).
- What is Scalloway?
- Scalloway — village in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Scalloway?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE1 0TP.
- Is Scalloway free to visit?
- Yes, Scalloway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Scalloway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE1 0TP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.