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| Unst | ||
| Archipelago | Shetland | |
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| Residents | approx. 720 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 639   | ||
| Tourist info web | unst.org | |
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Unst is the northernmost island of the Shetland Islands, and Hermaness, the nature reserve in the far north of the island, the northernmost point on the entire British road network.
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background
Unst is the northernmost island of the Shetland Island group and therefore also the northernmost inhabited island Great Britain. Unst is the country of origin of the Shetland ponies, who still roam the island in wild herds today.
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getting there
As the northernmost island of the Shetland Islands, Unst is one of the most remote locations in the United Kingdom. The island can only be reached directly via the neighboring island of Yell and the main island, Mainland (Shetland), national travel advice There.
From Mainland (Shetland) there are daily connections from the main town Lerwick with regional buses to Unst, the way leads over two ferry connections across the island Yell With Shetland Ferries translate, duration of the crossing approx. 10 min.
Coming from Lerwick in your own car or bicycle, follow the direction "North" and via the A970 and A968 in the direction of Yell. NCN 1 is signposted for cyclists.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Baltasound Bus Shelter. Probably the only bus stop in the world with its own website. Elaborately furnished and regularly redesigned - so you can sometimes wait longer for the bus.
activities
- To go biking: The North Sea Cycle Route almost always leads consistently along the coastline of the North Sea - and thus also to Unst, even if the cycle route here is a "dead end" so far north that you have to cycle on the same route as you return via Yell and Mainland Shetland from where you can either travel by ferry to the Scottish mainland or by plane to Bergen. If you arrive without your own bike and still want to cycle around the island, you can go to Unst cycle hire. Tel.: 44 19 57 71 13 93., Tel. Rent bikes.
kitchen
Of course, fish in many variations is one of the most important specialties of the small island, but there are also surprises in the culinary area:
- The UK's northernmost beer is brewed on Unst: Valhalla Brewery, Baltasound, Unst, Shetland ZE2 9DX. Tel.: 44 (0)1957 711658, Email: [email protected]. brews 6 different ales named after local myths and places: Auld rock, White Wife, Simmer Dim, Old scatness, Sjolmet stout other Iceland Bere. The small brewery, which was founded on a beer whim, can be visited by appointment.
- Another specialty of the island is chocolate from Foords Chocolates (at the Saxa Vord Resort.).
accommodation
Due to the small size and population of Unst, there are not too many accommodations - but they are in special locations and with great variability in terms of comfort and prices:
- Baltasound Hotel, Baltasound, Unst ZE2 9DS. Tel.: 44 (0) 1957 711 334. Price: double room with breakfast from £ 85, simple rooms without service from £ 30.
- Gardiesfauld Youth Hostel, Uyeasound. Tel.: 44 (0) 1957 755 279, Email: [email protected]. Price: £ 13 p.p., camping £ 6 for a one-man tent.. Beds in 2 - 13-bed dormitories, campsite.
- Saxa Vord Resort. Tel.: 44 1957 711 711, Email: [email protected]. The resort is located in the far northwest of the island near Valsgarth and offers both self-catering accommodation and a small hotel with a bar.
