Shetland Rural Experience with Sheepdog Demonstration
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Port
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Easy Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$300
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing Lerwick, head west to the picturesque harbour village of Hamnavoe on the isle of Burra. After a brief photo stop, continue North towards Girlsta, through the Tingwall Valley with its Norse Heritage before arriving at the "Keolka" croft - a beautiful Shetland croft nestled within the rugged heather hills, with stunning views across the water. Here guests will enjoy an authentic crofting experience, as well as getting to meet a local crofter and his dogs.
David Murray is an active crofter/farmer in the North of Shetland and is widely known throughout the sheepdog trialling world having qualified for the Scottish National Team, The International Supreme Championship, and the World Sheepdog Trials with his dog Sweep. At the event, witness working Sheepdog demonstrations with a talk on their training, see some of the native, colored Shetland sheep and witness a sheep shearing demonstration (weather dependant), meet Shetland ponies, and enjoy a talk on the typical year in the life of a Shetland crofter.
After a short drive, warm up with a delicious traditional lunch of soup and sandwiches in the Herrislea House Hotel. On the way back to Lerwick, hear more of Shetland`s culture and heritage.