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

A lovely view of the Bridge End Outdoor Centre from the air. The centre is located on beautiful Burra Isle in Shetland. Cost £16pppn for centre and we have facilities for camping and caravans. #Shetland #Scotland #camping #hostel #accommodation #islands

Shetland can be a magical place in the summer. Catherine Munro writes about the storm petrels at Mousa Broch. We stepped onto the small boat as the sun dipped below the horizon, filling the sky with the colours of fire. The mirror sea, feeling no wind, reflected the fading colours of the day. As the island drew nearer, anticipation rose, we were about to experience a very special seabird encounter. The island of Mousa is home to 12,000 breeding pairs of storm petrels, aroun

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

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

It is starting to feel a lot like spring in Shetland. That means puffins will soon return and it is not long until the Shetland Folk Festival. The Shetland Folk Festival is a spectacular event featuring musicians from all over the world. Concerts are held in some of the most beautiful locations across the islands. Music is a very important part of Shetland culture and during the festival there is music played everywhere; on the inter island ferries, in pubs, on the street and

Our Up Helly Aa guests had the great idea to hire a hot tub when they stayed at the Bridge End Outdoor Centre. Shetland Hot Tubs come and set it all up for you so why not have a little luxury when you stay in the centre! #bunkhouse #hostel #Shetland #budgetaccommodation #budgetaccommodation #Birdwatching #budget #Shetlandbird #selfcateringaccommodation

Are you thinking about visiting Shetland in 2018? Shetland has so much to offer visitors: long summer nights where the sun barely sets; spectacular cliffs teeming with seabirds; hundreds of historical sites and close encounters with puffins, seals and orca. The Bridge End Outdoor Centre offers budget accommodation so as many people as possible can experience this Shetland's beautiful landscape. We offers self catering accommodation for £14pppn. Individuals and small groups

We often see otters in the voe in front of the Bridge End Outdoor Centre. On a summers evening you can sit for hours watching them swim and fish. Shetland has the highest concentration of otters in Europe so with patience and a bit of luck you can have an amazing encounter! If you are staying at the centre for a particular purpose, birds, wildlife, aurora etc, just let us know and we will see if we can help. #otter #Shetland #wildlife #budgetaccommodation #hostel #accommodati