Shetland Fencing Club hold regular recreational club competions.For this event, we are welcoming a group of visiting fencers. We will offer some guided tours around Shetland and a Social Night and meal on the Saturday. This is the first time we have tried such an event, and we realise it is a long way to come. We are sure though, we can offer plenty of fencing and a warm welcome to Shetland with a chance to see some of it's natural beauty.
It is impossible to see all of Shetland in a short time, but we would like to help you out by recommending some good spots. We hope to be able to accompany you if you wish or just be on hand to point you in the right direction.
Snacks and drinks will be available on the Saturday and Sunday in the Hall and we will have a Curry Night at the Boating Club Saturday night. For all other times there are some recommended eating spots below and, again, please ask us.
Competition Venue: Clickimin Leisure Complex Click Here
Lerwick: To see: Museum, Mareel cinema and bar. .‘Da Street’ - Commercial St. for shops, food etc. Old Harbour Front. The Lodberries, (Boating Club is here for Saturday night meal)
Click here for Lodberries and Shetland.org site for general visitor info.
Eating Out in Lerwick Recommended are:
Fjara Café Bar, The Dowry, No 88 Restaurant, Gurkha Kitchen (Nepalese), Golden Coach Chinese Rest. Others available – find via Google or ask us locals.
South: To see:
Sumburgh Head Area Jarlshof, site containing neolithic to medieval remains, Sumburgh Head with Visitor Centre and great place to see puffins. Quendale Beach and Ness of Burgi good for walks
All on this map: Click Here
St Ninians Isle Beautiful ‘tombola’ beach well worth visiting. Apparently lovely for a swim Click Here
Moussa Broch Most complete pictish broch. Reached by boat (no booking needed), followed by a walk on Moussa Isle. Click Here
Eshaness: Most accessible way to see great cliff scenery and good walks from lighthouse. Also food and drink and great views from Braewick café, Click Here
Busta House Old Hotel set in fine setting with garden and small harbour. Good for food, lunch and evening (booking needed). Good for Muckle Roe walks. Click Here
We have received a lot of interest from fencers already. As it is now close to the comp date, accommodated and travel will be limied but please get in touch if you wish to come up for the event. Closing date: 30th. May
Please coinfirm your entry, days you are fencing, when you arrive etc and we will send you details of payment and options for you while in Shetland for transport sight seeing etc. Please email us at:
By Ferry: Northlink Ferries run daily ferries between Aberdeen and Shetland. These run overnight. A cabin is recommended but reclining charis are an option to cut costs. Our club has secured a 30% discount on ferry travel (incl on cabin anc car cost). To redeem the discount please contact the club for the code. The discount applies to any travel dates between 5th to 20th incl. You may browse their website here: Nothlink Ferries
By Air: Loganair operate daily flights direct to Shetland from Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Flight info and booking cab be found here
Accommodation: Shetland has various options for accommodation, all getting booked up early on ine the year. Our club may well be able to host some visitors if suitable accommodation is unavailable. For detaisl see:Shetland Accommodation
Car Hire: If you are staying in Shetland for a few days, and wish to look at hiring a car, then this company will deliver to airport or ferry: Bolts Car Hire
Further Informaton will be posted regularly here and once you have registered interest we will keep in touch with updates.
We look forward to welcoming fencers of all levels of ability to Shetland.