Allied Taxis Archaeology Tour

Visit the best of Shetlands Museums and Historic dwellings to learn about the dynamic past of Shetland.

Shetland Museum

Shetland’s five star museum contains culture, archaeology, maritime and textile displays, offering something interesting for everyone.

Clickimin Broch

Dating back 3000 years, the Clickimin Broch is an excellent example of a broch tower with secondary buildings from the Iron Age. This broch is open to explore and see first hand where people used to live.

Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

One of the finest examples of a prehistoric archaeological site that still remains today. This 16th Century Laird's house dates back from 2500 BC up to the 17th century.

Mousa Broch

A 2,000 year old Iron Age Tower still standing strong on the now uninhabited island of Mousa.

Old Scatness Broch

Iron Age Broch and Village discovered in Shetland. Over many years of excavation, the archeologists have uncovered much insight into the dwellings as well as the changes during the Pictish to Viking transition in Shetland.