Can I move to the Shetland Islands?
Moving to an island location may seem daunting but travel to Shetland is straightforward and extremely accessible. You have two options from the UK mainland: ferry or flight, and there are discounts for residents.
Can anyone live on Shetland?
Shetland – living life to the full It’s a safe place to raise a family, offering children great freedom, but Shetland is lively, with a bustling social and sports scene and activities for everyone.
What are winters like in Shetland?
In fact, Shetland’s winters are far milder than you might expect. Despite being so far north, Shetland’s winters are relatively temperate due to the Gulf Stream warming the sea around the isles. The temperature in December rarely dips below freezing point, with the average temperature being around 2°C.
Is there crime on Shetland?
Yes, it seems Shetland is the murder capital of Scotland. People just keep on getting bumped off here, at a rate that would make an inner city copper drop their coffee. From an elderly lady being found dead on an archaeological site, to a dead teenage girl turning up on a beach, it’s all happening.
Does Shetland have a hospital?
There is one hospital, the Gilbert Bain, on Lerwick’s South Road. It is across the road from the Lerwick Health Centre, with bus stops just outside and a 156-space car park. The Gilbert Bain serves the entire of Shetland with an A&E department and medical, surgical and maternity wards.
How do I search for properties for sale in Shetland?
Use the Shetland Postcode Map or the Shetland Property Location Map or the Shetland Property Listing to search for properties for sale through Inksters in Lerwick.
Where is Lerwick Scotland?
Lerwick is the main town and port of Shetland with a population of approximately 6,830 (at the 2001 census) and is by far the northernmost town in Scotland. Lerwick is about 210 miles from Aberdeen and 230 miles from both Bergen in Norway and Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.
What is it like to live in Lerwick?
Lerwick lies on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. It was founded in the seventeenth century as a herring and white fish seaport, and still thrives as a fishing and ferry port. The harbour is also busy with vessels supporting the offshore oil industry.
Why choose Lerwick District heating?
Very spacious two bedroom top floor flat benefiting from central heating provided by the Lerwick District Heating system, situated in a very convenient central Lerwick location within walking distance of amenities.