Ulsta Travel Guide

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Sligga Skerry, Yell Sound at dusk An uncharacteristically calm winter's day. Bigga is the island to the left and Uynarey is to the right.
Sligga Skerry, Yell Sound at dusk An uncharacteristically calm winter's day. Bigga is the island to the left and Uynarey is to the right.
View over Yell Sound at dusk Looking across the island of Bigga towards Mainland. The strange cloud is actually something to do with Sullom Voe - a thin plume of white smoke coming from the flare stack becomes invisible for a while before condensing as a dark cloud higher up.
Coastline at Ulsta In the foreground are the reinforcements for the coast beside the Yell Sound ferry terminal at Ulsta. In the background, is a snow-covered Ronas Hill, the highest point in Shetland at 450m.
Coastline west of Ulsta The island of Bigga in Yell Sound is on the horizon.

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Brae Hotel

Brae Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Brae Hotel Brae Scotland
The price is AU$254 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$254
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brae. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (100 reviews)
Perfect location and accommodation. Staff unbelievably friendly, caring, and attentive. Have not had such good service in a long time!

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

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Busta House Hotel

Busta House Hotel

3 out of 5
Busta House hotel Busta Scotland
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Busta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
Always a friendly welcome and service at Busta. Very thoughtful to make sure I had a quiet room as the hotel was busy with Christmas parties and I was travelling for work.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

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St Magnus Bay Hotel

St Magnus Bay Hotel

2.5 out of 5
A970 Hillswick Scotland
The price is AU$241 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$241
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hillswick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Ness of Hillswick Circular Walk and Tangwick Haa Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
We were on a 3-week tour of Highlands & Islands. Owners Andrea and Paul were stupendous hosts! So kind and helpful! Food, especially dinner, was first class! We learned much about the history and where to visit. Irving, the waiter, was charming. We strongly recommend.

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.

Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.

Voe, near Shetland
Stay at this cottage in Shetland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Popular attraction Vall Ayre is located nearby.
Spectacular seven bed all en-suite house in Voe, Shetland.
Voe House!

Voe House!

SHETLAND
Stay at this holiday home in Shetland. Enjoy a garden and patios. Popular attraction Vall Ayre is located nearby.
Voe House!
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