Accommodation In Shetland
A Warm Welcome for Walkers
Walkers will find plenty of accommodation throughout Shetland with an especially warm welcome - in fact, over 14 establishments provide special facilities for walkers in the Walkers Welcome Scheme.
VisitScotland operates a grading scheme whereby accommodation of all kinds is assessed on an annual basis by their quality advisors. They ensure that each one meets the standards set for facilities and service, for comfort and cleanliness. Not only that, but each one in the VisitScotland Walkers Welcome Scheme, also has to provide additional facilities specific to the needs of walkers.
For serviced accommodation, these include:
- a separate space should be available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear so clothes can dry overnight;
- a hot drink should be available on arrival;
- a late evening meal (available until 8:00 pm) if there are no other meal providers within one mile. A late night snack should be offered after 8:00 pm;
- early breakfast option from 7 am, or for very early leavers a tray the night before;
- a packed lunch - should you request one - or your flask filled;
- a supply of local walking routes information, local public transport and a weather forecast for visitor reference.
For self-catering accommodation and hostels, facilities include:
- a separate space should be available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear so clothes can dry overnight;
- facilities for washing clothes;
- a supply of local walking routes information, local public transport for visitor reference;
- a telephone number for information on the weather forecast;
- details of the local rescue services;
- details of the establishment's Ordnance Survey co-ordinates (if outwith a village).
So, stay where you see the Walkers Welcome logo ... you know you'll be well looked after!
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