Port
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Activity Level
Easy Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$220
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 2¾ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Departing Lerwick, head west to the picturesque harbor 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 in the North of Shetland and is widely known throughout the sheepdog trialing 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 dependent), meet Shetland ponies, and enjoy a talk on the typical year in the life of a Shetland crofter.
On the way back to Lerwick, hear more of Shetland`s culture and heritage.
Please note: Limited walking required, however at the croft guests will be standing for just over an hour. Some bench seating available.