Noss
The Island of Noss lies a short distance east of Bressay, which itself is just one mile east of Lerwick Harbour. It is renowned as one of the most impressive wildlife sites in Britain, home to tens of thousands of seabirds in the summer months. These seabird colonies are easily reached and the birds can be seen close-up.
Visitor Information
There is a regular ferry service from Lerwick to the island of Bressay, which has to be crossed in order to reach Noss. The journey is three miles across Bressay to the Noss visitors’ car park. The ferry to the reserve is operated by Scottish Natural Heritage (+44 (0) 1595 69 3345) and a small charge is made for the return journey.
To check opening times, dates of special Open Days and whether the ferry is running, call freephone 0800 1077818. This is updated daily by 0900, May–August. The island is closed on Mondays and Thursdays.
The island can also be seen via an excursion boat from Lerwick: www.seabirds-and-seals.com
Further Information
- www.visitshetland.com/area-guides/bressay-and-noss/noss
- www.nature-shetland.co.uk/snh/noss.htm
- www.snh.org.uk/publications/on-line/designatedareas/nnrs/noss/noss.asp
- www.seabirds-and-seals.com
Where to Eat
The Queen’s Hotel
24 Commercial Street
Lerwick
ZE1 0AB
Telephone: +44 (0) 1595 69 2826
Fax: +44 (0) 1595 69 4048
Email: info@kqghotels.co.uk
Web: www.kqghotels.co.uk
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