• Lerwick - Meet the driver in Lerwick Town Centre for a brief trip to the Bressay Ferry Terminal, where the small inter-island ferry awaits for a 7-minute crossing to Bressay.
• Bressay - Upon arrival in Bressay, meet the local guide, an island resident, crofter, and archaeologist.

Tours departing on Saturdays offer the opportunity to explore the Bressay Heritage Centre, which narrates the island’s 6000-year history.

On all days, visitors will see a reconstruction of a Bronze Age Burnt Mound, preserved from erosion by the sea.

• GarthsCroftBressay - The guide, Chris, will lead the way to his island croft, a sustainable agricultural holding.

Visitors can observe the sheep – ewes, rams, and lambs. White, colored, fleckit, and even katmogget! Examine fleeces from Chris’s flock and discover the essential tools and equipment used by a Shetland crofter! Chris’s croft features woodland, pigs, turkeys, hens, and vegetables alongside his vibrantly colored sheep, offering plenty to see in an island rich with nature, wildlife, and history.

• Bressay - A brief stop at Speldiburn Café provides the chance to purchase a light lunch and refreshments (at own expense).
• Bressay Lighthouse - Located at the southern tip of Bressay, the island’s lighthouse is one of four designed by the Stevenson brothers. Built in 1858, the lighthouse was automated in 1998.

Note: The lighthouse is not open to the public, so entry is not possible.

• Bressay Church - Visit croft houses and outbuildings, plus the former manse, which crowd the center of the site. This area also includes a Neolithic turf dyke, Viking houses, and the graveyard of the cross-shaped kirk of St Mary’s, partially built on the remains of a broch.
• Lerwick - Bid farewell to Chris and re-board the ferry for the short return crossing to Lerwick. The drop-off point is in the town center, allowing exploration of Shetland’s capital at leisure.

For those traveling on a cruise ship berthed out of town, a free shuttle bus is available to return to the pier after exploring.

• Ferry Fares to Bressay
• Admission to Garth’s Croft
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Bottled water
• Parking fees
• Surcharges on fuel

• Gratuities
• Lunch

To truly experience Shetland, venture beyond the town to explore the rural communities that form the backbone of island life. Join the journey across Lerwick Harbour to the quaint island of Bressay, home to around 350 residents. An island local will guide the tour, showcasing the highlights of their beloved home. Discover life on a traditional Shetland croft, encounter the renowned sheep, and explore Bressay’s rich 6000-year history with insights from a knowledgeable archaeologist.

• Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.