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Five-day escorted island tour

Coach tour to Shetland

Travel from Scotland to the northern isles on a carefully arranged Shetland coach holiday, with overnight NorthLink ferry cabins, meals, hotel dining and two full days of guided touring all included.

🚌 Reserved coach seating ⛴️ Return overnight sailings 🛏️ Ferry cabins included 🍽️ Meals included 🧭 Qualified Shetland guide 🏨 Brae Hotel DBB
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£45 deposit to secure your space Balance due up to 6 weeks before departure Trust Account payment protection
Duration5 days
From price£769pp
Deposit£45pp
Guided touring2 full days
Everything arranged

What is included in your Shetland coach tour

This is much more than transport. The ferry accommodation, meals, hotel stay, local guiding, internal island ferries and entrance visits are brought together in one booking.

Your travel and accommodation

  • Return coach travel with reserved seatingTravel from your selected Scottish pickup point to Aberdeen and return after the tour.
  • Return NorthLink overnight sailingsTravel between Aberdeen and Lerwick on both the outward and homeward journeys.
  • Cabin accommodation and meals both waysSettle into your included cabin and enjoy the meals provided as part of the package.
  • Two nights at the Brae HotelDinner, bed and breakfast are included during your stay in Shetland.

Your time in Shetland

  • Two full guided tour daysA qualified Shetland guide brings the islands' scenery, culture and history to life.
  • Internal ferries and included entrancesThe planned island crossings and attraction entrances on the guided programme are included.
  • Shetland ponies and coastal highlightsPlanned visits include Carol's Ponies, Eshaness and several striking viewpoints.
  • Free time in LerwickEnjoy time to explore Shetland's capital at your own pace before the return sailing.
2026 departures

Dates and prices

The cards below are a useful guide. Use the booking page for live rooms, seats and the final price available at the time you book.

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Wednesday 26 August 2026Five-day Shetland tour
From£789pp
£45 depositBrae HotelFerry cabin and meals
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Wednesday 9 September 2026Five-day Shetland tour
From£769pp
£45 depositBrae HotelFerry cabin and meals
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Prices and room availability can change as departures fill. Exact itinerary order may also change because of ferry schedules, weather or local operational requirements.

Travel from Scotland

Pickup points and planned times

Both advertised departures currently use the same pickup schedule. Final travel documents should always be checked before departure.

Wednesday 26 August 2026

  • Paisley10:00
  • Glasgow10:30
  • Hamilton11:00
  • Bathgate11:30
  • Edinburgh - Hermiston Gait12:00
  • Halbeath Park & Ride - Stance 612:30
  • Perth14:00
  • Dundee14:30
Island adventure

Your five-day Shetland itinerary

The route is designed to make strong use of your time on the islands, combining the northern isles, dramatic mainland scenery, local heritage and time in Lerwick.

1

Scotland to Aberdeen and the overnight ferry

Join the coach at your selected pickup point and travel north to Aberdeen. Board NorthLink Ferries for the overnight sailing to Lerwick, with your cabin and meals included.

Coach travelOvernight sailingCabin included
2

Yell, Unst and Britain's far north

Arrive in Lerwick and meet your local guide. The planned programme heads north through Shetland, using internal ferries to visit Yell and Unst. Highlights include Old Haa Museum, Muckle Flugga viewpoints, Unst Boat Haven and Viking heritage stops before continuing to the Brae Hotel.

Qualified guideYell and UnstInternal ferriesLunch stop
3

Eshaness, Shetland ponies and Jarlshof

Explore more of Shetland with your guide, including The Drongs, the volcanic coastline at Eshaness, Tingwall Valley and a visit to Carol's Ponies. Continue south through coastal scenery towards Lerwick, viewpoints across the archipelago and the remarkable settlement remains at Jarlshof.

Eshaness cliffsCarol's PoniesCoastal viewpointsJarlshof
4

Free time in Lerwick and return sailing

Spend time discovering Lerwick's waterfront, independent shops, cafés and maritime character. Later, rejoin the group and board the overnight NorthLink ferry back to Aberdeen, again with cabin accommodation and meals included.

Free timeLerwickOvernight return
5

Aberdeen to your original pickup point

Arrive back in Aberdeen and continue south by coach, returning to the same Scottish pickup points after a packed visit to the northern isles.

Return coach travelReserved seating

This day-by-day outline is based on the planned programme supplied for the tour. Exact timings, order and individual stops may change.

The journey and your base

NorthLink Ferries and the Brae Hotel

The overnight crossings make the journey part of the holiday, while the Brae Hotel places the group in a useful position for touring Shetland's north and mainland highlights.

Coach touring through Shetland

Coach travel throughout

Reserved coach seating is included from Scotland and for the planned touring programme on the islands.

Shetland island scenery

Overnight NorthLink sailings

Travel from Aberdeen to Lerwick and back with cabin accommodation and meals included on both journeys.

Brae Hotel in Shetland

Two nights at the Brae Hotel

Dinner, bed and breakfast are included, giving you a comfortable base between the two guided tour days.

Lerwick in Shetland

Time to enjoy Lerwick

Explore the island capital's waterfront, local shops, cafés and historic streets before the return sailing.

Passenger details required before travel

For Shetland tours, Loch Lomond Travel requires the following information for every passenger:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality

These details must be supplied at least 28 days before departure, or when booking if the tour leaves within 28 days. They can be added through Manage My Bookings, emailed to hello@lochlomondtravel.com or provided by calling 0141 487 6737. A £10 per person administration fee may apply when details are not supplied by the deadline.

Helpful answers

Coach tour to Shetland FAQs

What is included in the coach tour to Shetland?
Return coach travel, overnight NorthLink ferry sailings with cabins and meals, two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Brae Hotel, two full guided tours, planned internal ferries and entrances, and free time in Lerwick are included.
How much is the deposit?
The deposit is £45 per person. The remaining balance can be paid up to six weeks before departure.
Are the ferry cabins and meals included?
Yes. Cabin accommodation and meals are included on the outward and return overnight sailings between Aberdeen and Lerwick.
Which Scottish pickup points are available?
The advertised pickup points are Paisley, Glasgow, Hamilton, Bathgate, Edinburgh at Hermiston Gait, Halbeath Park & Ride Stance 6, Perth and Dundee.
What will we see during the guided tours?
The planned programme includes Yell, Unst, Old Haa Museum, Muckle Flugga, Viking heritage sites, The Drongs, Eshaness, Carol's Ponies, coastal viewpoints and Jarlshof. The exact route may change.
Where will we stay?
The tour includes two nights at the Brae Hotel in Shetland on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.
Why do you need our date of birth and nationality?
Full names, dates of birth and nationality are required passenger details for this tour. They must be supplied at least 28 days before departure, or at booking when travelling within 28 days.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Ferry schedules, weather, local conditions and operational requirements can affect the order, timing or availability of individual stops. The itinerary is therefore provided as a planned guide.
How can I check live rooms and seat availability?
Use the itinerary booking page for the latest departure, room and seat availability. You can also call Loch Lomond Travel on 0141 487 6737.
Can you carry mobility equipment?
Wheelchairs and rollators can usually be stored in the coach hold. One mobility scooter can normally be carried per coach, subject to advance agreement and available hold capacity. Passengers must be able to use the coach steps.
Your Shetland journey

See more of the islands without arranging every detail yourself

Coach travel, overnight ferry cabins, meals, hotel dining and expert local guiding are already brought together. Choose your departure and secure your space with a £45 deposit.

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What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating 
  • Return overnight sailings from Aberdeen - Lerwick with NorthLink Ferries (cabin & meals included)
  • Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Brae Hotel, Shetland 
  • Two full day guided tours with qualified Shetland guide (all internal ferries and entrances included)
  • Free time to enjoy Lerwick 
Please note that exact itineraries may be subject to change.

IMPORTANT: For Shetland tours, it is required by law that we have the following information:

Full names, Dates of Birth, Nationality

These must be with us at least 6 weeks before the tour departs (or at the time of booking if your departure date is within 28 days at the time of booking), or an admin fee of £10pp will be charged. You can input these in the 'Manage my Bookings' section of your account, by emailing us at hello@lochlomondtravel.com or by giving us a call on 0141 487 6737.

Coach Seating


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Departure Dates

Wed 7th Apr 2027

£779.00pp

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Wed 9th Jun 2027

£789.00pp

Sun 11th Jul 2027

£829.00pp

Wed 25th Aug 2027

£799.00pp

Mon 20th Sep 2027

£799.00pp


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