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Caravans and Camping

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There are a range of official camp and caravan sites throughout the islands:

South Mainland: Levenwick Campsite, tel. 01950 422207

Lerwick: Clickimin Caravan & Camp Site, tel. 01595 741000

Central Mainland: Westings Camp Site, tel. 01595 840242

West Mainland: Skeld Caravan Site, tel. 01595 860287

North Mainland: Braewick Cafe and Campsite, tel. 01806 503345

Fetlar: The Garths Campsite, tel. 01957 733227

Classic VW Camper Vans are available for hire from islandcampers.co.uk

Camping Park

A park for camping only.

Touring Park

A park which offers touring pitches and may offer camping pitches.

Information for Campers and Caravanners

Apart from the official sites available, experienced campers can usually find an ideal spot, courtesy of the local farmers and crofters.

The Shetland attitude to campers is generally very hospitable and "wild" camping is not discouraged. Considerate campers are welcomed but you must always ask permission of the landowner before setting up camp.

Contact the nearest house, establish who the landowner is, and ask them whether or not you may camp there. Don't hesitate to ask their advice - they'll probably tell you whether the site is suitable, or will recommend an even better location for you.

Please avoid public water collection areas and resevoirs. If in doubht - ask. Toilet and waste disposal is the responsibility of the camper, and these should be carried out in a discreet and responsible manner.

Special permission and restrictions

Camping is not permitted on Noss or Fair Isle and is forbidden on the Tresta Links in Fetlar.

Caravan and caravanettes

There are many secondary roads which lead to beautifully secluded situations for the owners of caravanettes, but we recommend that the owners of touring caravans check their routes carefully to ensure that the secondary roads are sufficiently wide for passing other vehicles and that they can turn at the end.

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