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MARITIME HISTORY

Maritime History

For thousands of years the sea has been the central fact of Shetland life - a source of food, employment, timber, fertiliser and, before roads were built in the mid-19th century, the main means of getting around the archipelago. Until the 1930s the sea was also the only way to travel to and from the outside world. The maritime history of Shetland is both interesting and fascinating.

Read more at: https://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/assets/files/brochures/themedleaflets/Maritime.pdf

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WINNER OF THE TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLER'S CHOICE AWARD AND TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

We are delighted to win the Traveller's Choice Award which replaces the Certificate of Excellence awards we won in previous years. To read more from our happy customers or to share your Brekka Lodge experience, please visit our TripAdvisor page.

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