In May 2024, I am planning a trip to Shetland, I have always been fascinated by the area (even before the TV programme came out), just something I always wanted to do. I now have a decent small campervan a Toyota Hiace, which can handle the journey much better, being south East UK, it will be a roadtrip!
I am looking for tips and advice, IE ferry, campsites and what to do, I have earmarked some sights, though I would like to get to the Northern UK point as well.
Any advice welcome.
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This rings a bell - try a Search because this might have been covered before.
The VisitScotland website is excellent, full of information & well presented.
And Mrs B is right - it’s a fair distance; closer to Norway than London: you probably know about the “Shetland Bus” between Shetland & Norway in the war.
I took my classic car to Shetland a few years ago the ferry was 12 hours overnight it is quite expensive and,I recommend you book a cabin to sleep in, Shetland is well worth a visit and hopefully I will get back there one day.
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I take it you checked out the Search Facility, something may be relevant.
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Cheers, just realized I had to scroll down in the search box to the bottom to click 'all forums'!
A bit of information there, I'll scroll through that, yeah I know that Shetland is about 250 miles off Aberdeen, why I have to carefully plan this trip!
The ferry from Aberdeen stops off in Orkney 3-4 nights a week. Makes it a 6-7 hour crossing rather than 12 hours.
However, its about 11pm so it's still an overnighter.
There are plenty of campsites and many village halls are Camperstops with electric, loos, showers etc.
The other islands are well worth a visit, especially Yell and Unst.
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Not quite 24 hour daylight in May, but you do need to sleep sometime!
SSE’s controversial Viking Wind Farm is up now, 103 turbines, 155m to blade tip. Pretty much zero community benefit, according to the Shetland Times online.
Quote: Originally posted by Fiona W on 05/11/2023
Not quite 24 hour daylight in May, but you do need to sleep sometime!
SSE’s controversial Viking Wind Farm is up now, 103 turbines, 155m to blade tip. Pretty much zero community benefit, according to the Shetland Times online.
Post last edited on 05/11/2023 17:14:11
Yeah, the daylight I'll have to think about at night to ensure to black that out on the van!
Just read about that wind farm, looks absolutely terrible for the landscape.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Shetland - May 2024 Any advice
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