Busta House Hotel

About Busta House Hotel

Busta House stands over its own stretch of coastline at Brae, on Shetland's North Mainland, and has done so in some form since the 16th century, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Shetland. The white harled walls and crow-stepped gables give it the look of a laird's residence rather than a hotel, and the interior keeps that character with period furniture, log fires and a series of low-ceilinged public rooms that reward a wander before dinner.

Bedrooms are spread across the original house and later additions, and are offered as twin, double, garden view, single, laird's and family rooms, so it is worth checking the description before booking if a particular size or view matters. The restaurant works with Shetland produce, including local lamb, seafood and beef, and the house can also host weddings and private functions for up to sixty guests, so it is worth checking the events calendar if a quiet weekend is the priority.

Brae's position on the North Mainland is genuinely central within Shetland, roughly midway between Lerwick and the ferry crossings to Yell and Unst, and within easy reach of the Eshaness cliffs. That makes Busta House a practical base for touring the whole of Shetland rather than just one corner of it, as well as a destination in its own right for anyone interested in the history of the building.