Lerwick
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Town in Shetland, Scotland
Lerwick is the main town and port of the Shetland archipelago, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010. It is the northernmost major settlement within the United Kingdom.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 6,880
- Coordinates
- 60.153, -1.144
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 12 m
Overview of Lerwick
Lerwick — a small settlement in Scotland, United Kingdom — is worth a place on your map. About 6,880 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Lerwick
Culture in Lerwick
(1)Culture in Lerwick covers Religious Sites. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Lerwick.
Water Sports in Lerwick
(1)For water sports, expect Windsurfing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Lerwick.
Best time to visit Lerwick
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Lerwick is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Scotland and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Lerwick that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lerwick known for?
- Lerwick, in Scotland, United Kingdom, is best known for culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 6,880 residents.
- What can you do in Lerwick?
- Recorded activities in Lerwick include Religious Sites and Windsurfing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Lerwick?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Lerwick located?
- Lerwick is located in Scotland, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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