West Mainland
The westside of Shetland often has the best weather, and gets most sunshine, particluarly during the summer months when the east coast may be enveloped in sea fog whilst the west is warm and sunny. Almost regardless of the wind you will usually find a sheltered bay, and the surrounding water offer excellent fishing.
There are three marinas, and several other anchorages on this stretch of coast. While rural tradion liesd firmly within crofting, the west mainland has latterly become one of the main centres of the seafood industry, with many fish farms and mussel lines. These are marked and lit, yellow bouys, and yachts should keep clear.
Marinas In This Region
Aith
Aith has a marina with 2 visitor berths; however if these are too shallow or are taken, the public pier provides good shelter from all wind directions. Shower facilities can be found at the Leisure Centre, a short walk from the pier ...
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Skeld
Skeld is a landlocked haven with an excellent pier and new marina. There are 8 visitor berths as well as having a floating pontoon with space for another 20 or more. When entering the narrows of Skeld Voe keep centre then point towards the church to avoid the shallow water of the centre line ...
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Walls
Walls is a sheltered harbour, protected from southerly gales by the islands of Linga and Vaila, and has a public pier, a marina with 2 visitor's berths, and a second pier at the Walls Boating Club. Deep draft yachts should use the public pier ...
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West Burrafirth
West Burrafirth makes a good anchorage featuring a pictish broch and shelters the pier for the Papa Stour Ferry ...
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