What’s Nearby

Ideally situated not far from the shops, restaurants, castle and museum in the fishing village of Scalloway, yet both far enough into the countryside to make the most peaceful evenings and high enough to enjoy views of the island speckled voes and the ocean.

Pick any point of the compass to follow and Easterhoull has something to offer.

The centre of Scalloway is only a quarter of a mile away and, to make things easier and more enjoyable for visitors, purpose built steps direct from the chalets to the bottom of the hill have been put in place. Situated in Scalloway are 2 licenced grocery shops, post office, hotel and excellent fish shop, which offer a wide choice of provisions. The local hotel offers a good selection of meals including seafood freshly caught each day.

Getting To Lerwick

With a central location Easterhoul Chalets are the ideal base for visitors who want to do a bit of exploring. The main town of Lerwick is just 5 miles away where you can find a range of shops, restaurants,hotels and visitor attractions. For those without transport, Shetland offers a good public transport network with local buses passing at the top of the road just yards from the chalets.

What To Do & See

There is no shortage of opportunities for those looking to be adventurous or active. The costal location supports sea fishing and sailing. For the keen fishermen, if sea fishing is not for you, Shetland has over 300 freshwater lochs where wild brown trout are there to test your skills. For bird lovers, Shetland hosts some of the most renowned seabird colonies in Europe. Birds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Fulmars, Kittiwakes and Shags can often be spotted on the cliffs of Shetland. For wildlife lovers Shetland is a brilliant place, all year round, to spot many different species such as seals, otters, porpoise and if you are lucky, killer whales.

Walking In Shetland

The rugged terrain offers endless opportunities for walking. If you want a challenge, why not try the hill behind the Chalets. Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe. The combination of dramatic coastal scenery, lochs, deserted beaches and hills galore. The walker has the rare opportunity to discover ancient historical sites, dating back to Neolithic times, observe a wonderful array of wildlife – flowers, birds and mammals.

Golfing In Shetland

Golf is well catered for with 3 interesting and challenging courses located throughout Shetland. With the long daylight hours, you can keep playing til late through the night.