The Grieve House Böd

The Grieve House offers economy, self catering accommodation in a traditional building on the island of Whalsay on the east coast of Shetland.

Scotland's great poet Hugh McDiarmid (Christopher Grieve) lived for nine years in this croft house, where he wrote some of his best work. The 'Bonnie Isle o' Whalsa' has a thriving fishing industry - and a museum to Hansa merchants from Germany, who dominated Shetland's trade until the early 18th century.

Opening Times:

1st April - 30th September (or by arrangement).

1 bedroom. No electricity.

Aithbank

Aithbank Böd

Fetlar is known as the “Garden of Shetland” and Aithbank boasts a wonderful location with sea views and a beach only a few metres away.

Betty Mouat's Bod

Betty Mouats Bod

The böd is next door to a recently excavated broch and handy for Shetland's main airport and the Fair Isle ferry.

Johnnie Notions

Johnie Notions BodJohnnie Notions Böd

This böd offers cheap, self catering accommodation in a traditional building at the north-western tip of the Shetland Mainland.

Nesbister Bod

Nesbister Böd

The Böd of Nesbister is the only original fishing böd in the group.

Skeld bod

Skeld Böd

Situated in the thriving village of Skeld it sits right above the marina within a stones throw of the sea.

The Grieve House

The Grieve House

This böd offers economy, self catering accommodation in a traditional building on the island of Whalsay on the east coast of Shetland.

The Sail Loft

The Sail Loft

The largest of our böds stands between the tideline and a handy bakery, in an idyllic village setting at the head of a mini-fjord.

The Windhouse Lodge

The Windhouse Lodge

This is our best-equipped böd and a perfect base for touring the North Isles of Shetland.

Voe House

voe houseVoe House

Overlooking the picturesque village of Walls, Voe House is a fascinating building which has been carefully restored using recycled building materials.
 
The Grieve House Camping Böd Sketch
Tel: +44 (0)1595 694688    Fax: +44 (0)1595 693956    Email: info@shetlandamenity.org
Address: Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0NY