History
Shetland has been inhabited for at least 6000 years and our ancestors have all left their dwellings, places of worship and burial and artefacts for us to find and ponder over. From the Bronze Age, Picts, Vikings and Scots it is all there to explore and be amazed at. Mousa Broch and Jarlsof, burial Cairns and Castles are all accessible.
Our place names are witness to our Viking roots as is our language with our Shetland dialect bearing a strong resemblance to Scandinavian words and phrases.
More recent history in Northmavine can be enjoyed during a visit to the Tangwick Haa Museum in Eshaness. A really enjoyable treasure trove of information and displays with very knowledgable Custodians who are always delighted to welcome visitors.