Date
Sunday 27th September 2026
Departure Details
9am = Depart Shetland Museum and Archives Car Park.
The tour will return there at 5pm.
Overview
Shetland's geographical location led to the islands playing a crucial strategic role in World War Two and defending the 'Northern Front'. Shetland's location at the edge of the North Sea meant the islands were strategically crucial before, during, and after the Great War.
Then, With the German invasion of Norway, 9th April-10th June 1940, Shetland's strategically important wartime role was sealed. The geographical location of our islands dictated that the islands would support resistance movement s, defensive and offensive military operations, and intelligence accumulation.
This tour will take you through history of wartime in south-mainland of Shetland. Here, around island waters there was a constant watch for U-Boats, and important communication points during the 1914-1918. Between 1939-1945, this part of Shetland was a base for much military activity via R.A.F. Sumburgh air patrols and raids across the North Sea, German raids as well as fantastic war-time archaeology. It will include various primary sources from the time.
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements when booking the tour.
What Is Included
- Tour provided by The Guild of Battlefield Guide - Jon Sandison
- Driver-guide accredited by Scottish Tourist Guides Assocation
- All entrance fees
- Lunch
Price
£180 per person
Places available
6
Additional Information
This tour involves two ferry crossings to and from Unst.
Dietary Requirements
If you have any dietary requirements, please let Island Vista know: info@islandvista.co.uk
Tickets are non-refundable.
Photos by Jon Sandison and Shetland Museum and Archives.