The Shetland camping böd network offers low cost accommodation in nine historic buildings with fantastic scenery - giving the opportunity to tour these beautiful islands, staying in böds en route.
Due to the böd’s historic nature, no two buildings are the same and facilities vary. The smallest böd sleeps four and the largest sixteen. Electricity, hot water and showers are available in six of the nine buildings and solid fuel stoves and mains water in all.
Each böd has a story to tell, for example Voe Sail Loft was once a knitwear workshop, where the jumpers for Sir Edmund Hillary’s expedition to reach the peak of Mount Everest in 1953 were produced.
7 out of 9 have local meals available within 2 miles and 7 out of 9 have (variable) facilities for less able people. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. Explore Shetland, bed down in a böd.
For further info log onto: www.camping-bods.co.uk.
  
Open:
1st March – 31st October
The böds are unmanned but a custodian is contactable until 9pm, please call to arrange entry |
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Booking:
Booking is not essential however, as böds are unmanned it is best to book in advance to ensure the custodian is available before arrival. |
Price per night:
£6 to £8 pppn. Group discounts are also available.
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Number of beds:
4 to 16 (depending on böd).
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Contact Details
For info: Shetland Amenity Trust
Garthspool
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0NY
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Ask for Reception
Tel: 01595 694688
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Public Transport:
Information on public transport within Shetland: www.shetland.gov.uk/transport/ Information on cycle and car hire: http://visit.shetland.org/car-and-bike-hire |
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Directions:
Ferry from Aberdeen to Shetland (NorthLink). Flights to Shetland from Orkney, Inverness, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow (Flybe). |
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