New facilities in Lerwick auger well for future growth

Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 09:32 by ce-press

Lerwick Harbour is providing additional facilities for the cruise industry which is expected to deliver another two record seasons at the Shetland port, continuing a trend which saw record traffic in 2015 and 2016.

The £16.5m (€18.9) multipurpose jetty at Holmsgarth North, completed in late 2016, is set to be used by a cruiseship for the first time on 12 June when Viking Star (pictured in Lerwick in 2016) berths.

For more information: http://www.cruiseeurope.com/news/new-facilities-for-cruise-industry-at-lerwick-ahead-of-record-seasons

New facilities in Lerwick auger well for future growth

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Lerwick

With its own intrinsic beauty and deep water sheltered harbour, Lerwick is one of Scotland’s top cruise destinations. Located midway between Faroe, Norway and the Scottish mainland, the port accommodates ships up to 240m length alongside. Larger ships anchor in the harbour with passengers just minutes away by tender from a modern landing stage and welcome ashore pavilion located in the heart of Lerwick's town centre. Shetland is renowned for its Scandinavian and Scottish heritage, archaeological sites, spectacular seabird colonies, diverse marine life and distinctive native breeds. The islands have a rich Viking heritage and are also home to the world-famous Shetland Pony. Amongst the attractions are excursions to Mousa, an island which boasts the best-preserved Iron Age broch in Scotland and Jarlshof, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites ever excavated in the British Isles. A warm and friendly Meet and Greet service is provided to passengers and crew on arrival.