Muness Castle
Unst 4m North East from Belmont Pier, off the A968
View on Google MapsPhoto: Enrico S.
About Muness Castle
Explore Scotland's northernmost castle on the island of Unst, where captivating tales from Shetland's past await families seeking an enriching cultural adventure together.
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Brilliant castle. Felt very spooky from the get-go with a super creaky heavy door. If you turn left you will be plunged into the pitch dark, so take a torch or have your phone torch ready to use. Down that way there’s quite a few chambers. Up to the right there’s more light and stairs up to the rest of the castle. There’s lots of rooms, fantastic views and definitely worth a visit
· via Google
We visited here through the week and had the place to ourselves. There is parking next to the Castle but would need to park further up the road if busy as small parking area. Inside the box where the torches were there was 1 left so not sure if people have been taking them but the batteries didn't work. The downstairs of the castle is dark but used our phones for torches. It is a beautiful castle, inside structure is impressive. We had a good wander and read the information signs. Would recommend a visit.
· via Google
Nice Estoric castle, take a torch!! Ground floor dark, supplied torches all dead.. Well worth the visit...
· via Google
The most northern castle in UK. Very well kept. Inside is good to explore. Plenty of signs describing the history.
· via Google
Visitors say this castle offers a fascinating and extensive exploration experience, with many rooms, levels, and dark chambers to discover. They also highlight the free entry and the availability of torches for exploring the lower levels. Guests mention the well-preserved structure, impressive architecture, and the unique, secluded atmosphere.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Unst, Shetland Get directions
- Category
- Castles & Palaces
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (193 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Shetland Isles