Budget Accommodation for birdwatching in Shetland
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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


- Feb 13, 2020
A dusting of snow in Shetland
It has been a mild winter so far in Shetland but the last few days have seen a light dusting of snow. There is a lovely wintry feel to the landscape, Shetland native sheep and ponies are used well used to these conditions and are happy to be outside whatever the weather The days are starting to lengthen and there is a sense of spring in the air The Bridge End Outdoor Centre is open throughout the year. We have availability for groups for £16pppn Contact us on 01595859486 or


- Feb 3, 2020
A hint of spring in Shetland
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


- Oct 28, 2019
Bridge End Outdoor Centre Winter Opening
The Bridge End Outdoor Centre is open throughout the autumn and winter. We are taking bookings for individuals and groups for £16pppn (minimum charge applies when booking exclusive use of the centre) The centre is also available for day and evening hire for events, workshops and parties. Call us on 01595 859 486 or email info@bridgeendoutdoor.com for more information or to book #shetland #Shetlandaccommodation #Accommodation #budgetaccommodation #camping #visitscotland #Scotl


- Apr 29, 2019
Beautiful Burra Isle Shetland
The Bridge End Outdoor Centre is located on the island of Burra. Burra has some of the most spectacular beaches on Shetland and lots of beautiful countryside to walk in. The island is connected to the Shetland mainland by a bridge which makes it a fantastic base to explore the islands. The outdoor centre offers accommodation at £16pppn and we also have facilities for camping and caravans. Please visit www.bridgeendoutdoors.com or email info@bridgeendoutdoor.com for more inf


- Mar 21, 2019
Otters at the outdoor centre
Otters are regularly spotted in the waters around the Bridge End Outdoor Centre. This photo was taken from far away using a phone but on the left you can just make out an otter in the water. I watched for about 15 minutes while 2 otters caught and ate fish. Shetland has the highest density of otters in Europe so it is always worth keeping an eye on the water as you travel around Shetland! #shetlandholiday #visitscotland #shetland #shetlandwildlife #budgetaccommodationshetla


- Mar 4, 2019
Spring in Shetland Budget Accommodation
The first signs of spring have started to appear in Shetland. The nights are getting longer, there are buds on the trees and the daffodils have started to bloom. Spring is a special time in Shetland. Many rare species of bird stop here as part of the spring bird migration, Shetland sheep and Shetland ponies have lambs and foals and soon the seabirds start to return to out shores. If you are planning a visit to Shetland this spring we still have some availability at the Bridg


- Feb 8, 2019
Bridge End Outdoor Centre AGM 10th March
The AGM for the Bridge End Outdoor Centre will be on Sunday 10th March. All Welcome! #budgetaccommodation #selfcateringaccommodation #budgetaccommodationshetland #shetlandholiday #budgetaccommodation #accommodation #hostelshetland #shetland


- Feb 1, 2019
Budget Accommodation for Up Helly AA 2020
Shetland has many community fire festivals in the winter months. The most famous is the Lerwick Up Helly Aa which takes place on the last Tuesday of January. Over a thousand guisers with torches march through the streets of Lerwick. At the culmination of this parade the torches are thrown onto a replica Viking longship which is burned. Then the party continues in various halls until the early hours of the next morning. We have availability in the centre for Lerwick Up Helly


- Jan 27, 2019
Accommodation in Shetland for £16pppn.
The bridge End Outdoor Centre offers budget accommodation in beautiful Burra. We have self catering for groups of up to 26 in the centre for £16pppn (minimum hire cost for exclusive use £160) Beds for individuals for £16pppn. Electric hookup for motorhomes £16 per vehicle and £6 per tent. The centre is located in beautiful countryside and otters are regularly spotted in the water by the centre. We are 20 minutes from Lerwick. We are 40 minutes from Sumburgh head nature reser
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