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Unst Boat Haven

Haroldswick, Unst

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Photo: Kelli McCurrach

About Unst Boat Haven

Step into Britain's northernmost island's maritime heritage at this charming collection of traditional Shetland boats and fishing equipment in Haroldswick village.

What's nearby

  • Da Otters Neuk Ltd next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Paul Stanton

Great littke museum, some fascinating items and a great deal of history from the area. If you are near by then well worth a visit.

· via Google

linda gow

Wonderful museum, if you're lucky you will meet the elderly curator, he was a mine of information. Great experience

· via Google

CUPIDO Interreg

Great Hall with some interesting boats and history about their usage in the fishing industry. Very friendly staff with great stories. Also some interesting digital content available on roundme and sketchfab.

· via Google

Islean Gibson

An amazing place to visit. Great custodian who has lots of lovely stories to tell. Well worth a visit.

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
Haroldswick, Unst, ZE2 9ED Get directions
Category
Museums & Galleries
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (68 reviews)
Suitable for
Ages 4+
Setting
Indoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Shetland Isles