Jarlshof Prehistoric & Norse Settlement
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Overview
One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Europe. There are remains of Bronze Age, Iron Age and Viking settlements as well as a medieval farm. There is also a 16th-century Laird's House, once the home of the Earls Robert and Patrick Stewart, and the basis of 'Jarlshof' in Sir Walter Scott's novel The Pirate.
Ratings & awards
Green Tourism Silver
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year daily, Apr-Sep, 9.30-5.30; Oct-Mar restricted hours call 01856 841815 for information. Winter tickets available only from Sumburgh Hotel (last admission30mins before closing). May close for lunch. Closed 25-26 Dec & 1-2 Jan. C
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
Shetland, with a population of around 24,000, is Britain’s most northerly point, lying as close to the Faroes and Bergen in Norway as it does to Aberdeen. Its place on northern trade routes has given it an unusually cosmopolitan air, and a culture that is more Viking than Scottish.
