The Bressay Ferry coming in to Lerwick Harbour

Within ten minutes you can exchange the bustle of Lerwick town for the tranquil rural atmosphere of Bressay. The island is home to around 350 people, many of whom commute to the Mainland daily on the frequent car and passenger ferry service.
Lying to the east of Lerwick the island of Bressay, (7x3 miles), creates a superb sheltered harbour for shipping. This is the reason for Lerwick's establishment as a major trading port. From
Viking times Bressay Sound has provided a safe anchorage and in the mid 17th century up to 1500 Dutch herring fishing vessels gathered here.

Noss, a small island off the east coast of Bressay, is a National Nature Reserve with over 100,000 pairs of breeding seabirds. The island is also part of a sheep farm and demonstrates a good example of conservation and agricultural practices working together.

Noss is managed by Scottish Natural Heritage and staffed by seasonal wardens who provide a weather-permitting summer boat service.