Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland

Town in Shetland, Scotland.

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Overview

Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 60.155, -1.145.

About Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland

Lerwick, Scots: Lerook) is a port town and burgh in Shetland, Scotland. It is the main town of the Shetland archipelago, and has a population of 6,709 in 2022. It is the northernmost major settlement within the United Kingdom.

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Around Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland

Fort Charlotte cannons Geograph 2009540 9b7ec3aa
Fort Charlotte cannons Geograph 2009540 9b7ec3aa
GB-lerwick-library
GB-lerwick-library
The Lodberries and Bain's Beach - geograph.org.uk - 7551061
The Lodberries and Bain's Beach - geograph.org.uk - 7551061
Shetlandmuseum Lerwick
Shetlandmuseum Lerwick

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 15°C in Jul and coolest around 6°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
6°
3°
Feb
7°
3°
Mar
7°
3°
Apr
8°
4°
May
10°
6°
Jun
14°
10°
Jul
15°
11°
Aug
15°
11°
Sep
14°
10°
Oct
11°
8°
Nov
9°
6°
Dec
6°
3°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Nearby cruise ports

Straight-line distance from Lerwick Shetland Islands Scotland.

Where to stay

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Cruise season & schedules

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