The Böd of Nesbister lies on a spit of shingle on Whiteness Voe on the west coast of Shetland. Originally a stone built bothy for fishermen during the fishing season, the Böd has been converted into basic accommodation by the Shetland Amenity Trust. Its location, overlooking a lovely inlet with winding views to cliffscapes and the open sea, is remote and romantic. With no electricity, the candlelit Böd is the perfect place to encounter a ghost. It felt like a kindly soul and, obligingly, stopped its noisy business when we asked it to. In the morning we came across the visitors’ book and discovered that we were by no means the first to have had a haunted stay.

www.camping-bods.com

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Shetland's former capital is a village with 1,000 inhabitants and a small but busy boatyard. Very much a working community, Scalloway has much to attract the visitor in terms of history. Its hotel, located between the equally excellent museum and second hand bookstore/post office, offers great food at good prices. Much use is made of local produce, and the cuisine is Scottish/French - good attention to detail, and very attentive and friendly service. The hotel provides separate public bar and dining room - and the food can be enjoyed in either. The dining room has an air of formality about it, but is very family friendly. An imaginative menu, good cooking, and throughtful presentation. Three courses for two plus wine, coffee and an excellent selection of local cheeses - just under £100. Highly recommended.

Main St, Scalloway, Shetland, ZE1 0TR
01595 880444

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We found this small island, (pop. 48ish) to be a place that was both beautiful and timeless. Beautiful because of its spectacular and uncluttered land and sea scapes; timeless because there was really nothing that we, or anyone else could find to be in a hurry about.

We stayed at the one and only Bed and Breakfast run by Nic who, besides running the island post office and shop, excels at cooking the most tasty and generous breakfasts and evening meals (when he is not practising his penny whistle...) recommended.

Well synchronised travel by bus/ferry/bus/ferry from Lerwick to Fetlar.
Nic's B and B; 01957 733227
nicboxall@btinternet.com

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