Why go
- Town in Shetland, Scotland.
- Served by Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK).
History
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.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LSI has direct flights to 5 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Kirkwall). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Lerwick Esplanade Ferry Terminal, 0.3 mi); routes include Lerwick - Out Skerries, Kirkwall - Lerwick, Aberdeen-Lerwick.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lerwick, Shetland, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.