Filming locations by county
Filming locations in Shetland
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Only confirmed public places appear in this schematic guide. Private homes, working properties and reported claims are not plotted.
Shetland
Shetland filming locations
Lerwick Commercial Street and harbour
On screen: Recurring town streets and waterfront
Explore this location →Shetland Museum and Archives
On screen: Filming venue in several series
Explore this location →Eshaness cliffs and lighthouse
On screen: Recurring coastal scenes; fictional Pit of Biddista
Explore this location →Private filming location in Hillswick
On screen: Rescue-centre location in series 4
There is no public visitor entrance.
Explore this location →Lower Voe and the Sail Loft
On screen: Hattie’s accommodation in series 1; further filming in series 3
Explore this location →Scalloway harbour and castle exterior
On screen: Series 5 harbour and castle chase scenes
Explore this location →Meal Beach
On screen: Beach filming for series 7
Explore this location →Minn Beach and Kettla Ness
On screen: Recurring Burra coastal filming
Explore this location →St Ninian’s Isle
On screen: Beach parties, smuggling and scenic sequences
Explore this location →Scousburgh Sands
On screen: Beach discoveries especially in series 5
Explore this location →Sumburgh Head
On screen: Lighthouse-complex café doubled as Willow Reeves’ hotel
Explore this location →Sandsayre Pier and the Mousa Boat
On screen: Mousa Boat filmed for series 7
Explore this location →Plan a Shetland trip
Build a day around public access
Opening hours, event days and path conditions can change. Check the venue or local authority before setting out, and never enter a private filming property.