Yesterday this beautiful bearded seal visited us at the Outdoor Centre. They spent the morning at our marina. Bearded seals are a rare visitor to Shetland and it is amazing to see one up close. This week Shetland has also had sightings of Orca and Humpback whales so it is always worth keeping your eye on the water #Shetland #wildlife #rarewildlife #arctic #seal #beardedseal #accommodation #budget #marina #boats #kayak #canoe #caravan #motorhome #whale

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

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

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

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

This year The Bridge End Outdoor Centre started to offer accommodation for individuals for £14 per person per night. This makes the outdoor centre the perfect place for birdwatchers. We offer budget, self catering accommodation making bird watching in Shetland affordable to as many people as possible. Shetland is a fantastic place for bird watching with many rare migrants sightings during spring and autumn migrations. This autumn has been a fantastic one for birdwatchers wit