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Banking

Banks are open Mon-Fri 0900 - 1700. Automatic Teller Machines are situated outside all banks and at the Toll Clock Shopping Centre and the Sound Service Station in Lerwick.

Bureau de Change

Bureau de Change facilities are available at the Tourist Information Centre, the Post Office on Commercial Street in Lerwick, banks and some hotels.

Credit Cards

Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept major credit cards.

Currency

British currency is pound sterling (£) and pence (p). Banknotes issued in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland are all legal tender in the UK.

Customs and Duty Free

For information regarding customs and duty free allowances, please contact HM Customs and Excise.

Driving in the UK

Driving is on the left hand side of the road. To drive in the UK, you must have a current driving licence. If you are driving your own car, please check you are properly insured prior to travel.

Emergency Services

For Police, Fire Brigade or Ambulance, dial 999.

Health Care

EU citizens are entitled to free or reduced cost medical treatment at National Health Service hospitals. With the exception of accident and emergency treatment, all non-EU members will be charged for medical treatment and must have adequate health insurance when travelling.

Local Radio

BBC Radio Shetland broadcasts on 92.7 FM, Mon-Fri 1730 and the local station, SIBC broadcasts on 96.2 FM around the clock.

Postal Services

Most post offices are open Mon-Fri 0900-1700 and Saturday 0900-1230 with stamps available from most stationery shops and Tourist Information Centres.

Telephone Service

Most public telephones accept coins (10p, 20p, 50p, £1) but do not give change. You can purchase BT phonecards in denominations of £2, £3, £5, £10 and £20. Many phones also accept credit cards.

Tourist Information Centre

The Central Visitor Centre is located at the Market Cross on Lerwick's Commercial Street. The centre is open:

April-October

Mon- Fri, 0800 - 1800

Saturday and Sunday, 0800 - 1600

November-March

Mon - Fri, 0900 - 1700

The Tourist Welcome Lounge located at Sumburgh Airport is open:

Mon - Fri, 0900 - 1700

Travel Insurance

It is strongly recommended that visitors to the UK arrange travel insurance to cover the loss of possessions and money as well as health and dental treatment.

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Focus on Wildlife - Spring 2008

Fair Isle is famous in spring for its huge seabird colonies and rare migrants. Shetland birder Hugh Harrop is your expert guide on the ‘Mecca’ of British birding…

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White Nights

'White Nights', Ann Cleeves' sequel to her award-winning 'Raven Black', has now been published.  Don't miss a reading and signing from Ann in the Lerwick tourist office, Market Cross at 11.30am on Saturday 17th May.

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21st Century Shetland Travelogue

'Between Weathers', the new Shetland Travelogue will be launched in Lerwick on 6th June 2008... 

 

 

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Shetland's First Ever Festival of Nature

Organisers of Shetland’s first ever Festival of Nature, to be piloted from 4th to 12th July 2008, are calling on local businesses...

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