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See the spectacular and rugged rocky coastline of Unst.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the island.
Look out for otters or, as they are known locally, ‘dratsies’.
Take a walk through the woods on Unst.
About this place
This is as far north as you can possibly get without leaving the UK!
Glorious scenery and teeming wildlife are just two of the many reasons to visit these unspoilt remote islands. Both are part of Shetland – Unst is the most northerly of the British Isles, while across the Bluemull Sound lies Yell, famous for its birdlife and dramatic, rugged wilderness.
The Trust looks after seven parcels of land on Unst, the nearby small uninhabited island of Daaey and some croft land on Yell. The islands are of special interest to geologists, botanists and birdwatchers.
In 2024, we accepted a generous gift of three small islands off the west coast of Unst. Brough Holm includes a nationally significant broch thought to be of Iron Age origin. The islands are difficult to access but please look out for news on our website as we uncover their secrets and share their wild beauty.
