Lerwick - Wikipedia
WEBLerwick (/ ˈ l ɛ r ɪ k / or / ˈ l ɜː r w ɪ k /; Old Norse: Leirvik; Norn: Larvik) is the main town and port of the Shetland archipelago, Scotland. Shetland's only burgh, Lerwick had a population of about 7,000 residents in 2010.
Lerwick | Shetland.org
WEBLerwick. A quick introduction. Lerwick is Shetland's only town, with a population of about 7,500 – although about half of the islands' 22,000 people live within 10 miles of the burgh. Founded as an unofficial marketplace to service 17th century Dutch herring fleets, Lerwick took a long time to grow.
Lerwick - Holidays & Breaks | VisitScotland
WEBDiscover Lerwick, the capital of Shetland. Including things to do, break inspiration, places to stay, tours, unique experiences, maps, travel tips and more.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Lerwick - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Lerwick, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 12,366 traveler reviews and photos of Lerwick tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lerwick. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Lerwick (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor
WEBSep 15, 2020 · Top Things to Do in Lerwick, Mainland: See Tripadvisor's 12,366 traveller reviews and photos of Lerwick tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lerwick. Visit top-rated & …
Lerwick: An island capital's past and present | Shetland.org
WEBJun 30, 2020 · Lerwick: An island capital's past and present. By Alastair Hamilton June 30th 2020. Lerwick, home to around a third of Shetland’s 23,000 people, is a relatively recent arrival on the Shetland scene. How did it grow to become Shetland’s capital? In prehistoric times, there was certainly some settlement in what is now the Lerwick area.
Lerwick: Discovering Perez’s town | Shetland.org
WEBMarket Cross and Commercial Street. Lerwick is Shetland’s capital and home to about 7,500 people, representing nearly one-third of Shetland’s population. It’s situated on the east coast of the Mainland, overlooking the island of …
Must-see attractions Lerwick, Shetland - Lonely Planet
WEBThe five-sided fortress…. Discover the best attractions in Lerwick including Shetland Museum, Clickimin Broch, and Shetland Textile Museum.
Lerwick – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLerwick ( Norwegian: Leirvik, "clay bay") is the largest town and capital of the Shetland Islands, with a population of 6880 in 2016. It's the obvious base for touring them. Understand. The town dates back at least 3000 years, initially centred a little to the west by the freshwater Clickimin Loch.
Lerwick - Shetland History Online
WEBOct 16, 2016 · Lerwick is the chief town of the Shetland archipelago and the most northerly town in Great Britain. The name comes from Old Norse Leirvík, meaning 'muddy bay'. The town is situated on a fine natural harbour on Bressay Sound on the eastern coast of Shetland Mainland.
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