Long-listed again

We have been long listed for the 2009 Guardian Family Friendly Award!

Check out their website here.

Shetland geology

Visit the early beginnings zone and discover our incredible geology, which has recently been recognised with Shetland gaining European Geopark Status.

Hay's Dock Valentines weekend

Book now for our special Valentines weekend evening menu – available 11th to 13th February.  Three courses £25.
Tel: 01595 741569.

You can view our menu at www.haysdock.co.uk
 

Focus display

Located in the Upper Gallery, this display follows the design process of 10 local craft makers exploring the Gunnister Mystery through contemporary crafts.

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John Bolt of Gulberwick’s account, on the whaler Active, 1863, from Hay and Company’s extensive Greenland Whaling ledgers.

Fun for children

Throughout the galleries, engage your skills with our interactive touch screens – activities include excavating a burial site and piloting a boat into Lerwick harbour.

Focus Display - Women’s suffrage society

Located outside the archives, this display commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Shetland women’s Suffrage Society. Founded in 1909, the society disbanded in 1919, once parliament had passed the Representation of the People Act.

Shetland treats

Visit our shop for a range of local crafts and gifts inspired by Shetland’s heritage and culture.