Bridge End
Outdoor Centre

Springtime in Shetland brings fantastic birdwatching opportunities. During this time the Bridge End Outdoor Centre offers bookings for individual/small groups for £16pppn. Small groups would have exclusive use of one bedroom and would have shared access to kitchen and bathroom facilities. Whole centre hire also available to book. Email info@bridgeendoutdoor.com for more information or to book. #budgetaccommodation #Birdwatching #birdwatchingholiday #autumnbirdmigration #sprin

Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa fire festival took place last week. It happens at the end of January to celebrate the start of the longer days.after a long winter. We can now look forward to the nights getting lighter. In June the sun barely sets and we experience the magical 'simmer dim', the summer light. The nights are so bright you can walk at midnight and there is still enough light to see otters, puffins and whoever else is in this landscape with us. We have availability

At this time of year Shetland becomes a great place for birdwatching. During the autumn bird migration many birds stop here for a rest on their journey. During autumn and spring the Bridge End Outdoor Centre offers self catering accommodation for individuals and small groups for £16pppn. Please contact info@bridgeendoutdoor.com or call 01595859486 for more information or to book #shetland #bird #birdwatching #accommodation #islands #scotland #adventureholiday

As autumn approaches, thoughts in Shetland start to turn to the possibility of rare bird sightings. During spring and autumn bird migrations Shetland is a perfect stopping point for birds, meaning we get regular sightings of unusual birds. Many people come to stay for weeks at a time, hoping to be on site should a rare bird be spotted. At the Outdoor centre, we provide accommodation from £14pppn. Out location in Burra is central, allowing you to easily travel North, south or

Shetland has been having some beautiful summer weather these last few weeks. Wildflowers have started to fill the roadsides, the islands are bustling with seabirds and the sea is the most amazing shade of blue. At this time of year, there is practically no darkness and you can walk at midnight without a torch. The Bridge End Outdoor Centre is close to two beautiful sandy beaches, Meal and Min. When the weather is nice, these beaches are filled with with families, enjoying t

We still have some summer availability at the Bridge End Outdoor Centre. Beds in the centre in the centre for £14 pppn. Rooms for small groups available or larger groups up to 26 persons. The centre has fully eqiuipped kitchen and a seating area. We have facilities for camping and caravans. The outdoor centre is surrounded by stunning countryside. Otters are regularly spotted in the voe, there are Shetland ponies in the fields nearby and we are 5mins away from beautiful san

Shetland is a beautiful place to come for a walking holiday. We have around 900 miles of coastline, beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs teeming for seabirds. Otters and whales are regularly spotted in summer so there can be adventure around every corner! Inland, the peat hills are punctuated with beautiful lochs and filled with many species of bird. In spring and autumn rare birds will often make a stop here. For those of you with an interest in archaeology, there is evid

The puffins have returned to Sumburgh head and orca have been spotted off the coast of Shetland in the last few days. The long summer days provide fantastic opportunities for spotting wildlife. Last year Orca passed within walking distance of the Bridge End Outdoor Centre . Otters regularly swim in the voe right next to the centre and if you are lucky you might see them catch and eat a fish. The fields around the centre are filled with Shetland ponies and there are beautifu

At the Bridge End Outdoor Centre we have self catering facilities allowing you to make the most of the fresh ingredients available in Shetland. Throughout summer, you will find boxes at road ends selling fresh laid, free range eggs. Shetland has some of the freshest seafood imaginable and muscles grown in the fresh, clean waters around the island are available in local shops. Local produce is a wonderful feature of Shetland life with meat, dairy products and vegetables ava

The heavy snow that affected much of the UK was little more than a light dusting in Shetland. As it melts it feels like spring is truly on its way. Crocuses have joined the snowdrops, adding a splash of colour to the landscape and there are buds on the trees. Oyster catchers have returned and skylarks will not be far behind them. There is daylight past 6pm and by June, it will barely get dark at all. After a long winter, everyone in Shetland is welcoming the new season! At th