Sumburgh Hotel

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Sumburgh Hotel from Compass Head

Sumburgh Hotel 2007

The Sumburgh Hotel, Shetlands most southerly hotel, was built in 1867 as the Lairds home.

During it's time as a hotel the building has been extended to add more accomodation during the oil boom of the late 70's, and more lately when 6 chalets were built in the grounds to house the crews of the Bond rescue helicopter which is based at Sumburgh Airport.

The hotel is situated next to the world famous Jarlshof archealogical site, and within easy walking distance of the Old Scatness archealogical dig and Sumburgh Head which is famous for its seabird colonies and is a favourite viewing point for whales and dolphins.

Sumburgh Hotel catering also runs the coffee shop in the Co-op, Lerwick supermarket.