Mid-Yell is the main centre on the largest of what are called the Northern Isles. These islands consist of Yell, Fetlar and Unst.

Mid-Yell is one of the Shetlands main fishing ports with its own busy fleet working away at an ever shrinking industry. It's a typical fishing village sitting in one of the islands natural harbours that are a feature of the island. Artists should have no bother finding subjects to place on canvas and for the photographers there's an abundance of spectacular natural events to shoot.

In times past the fishing centred to the south of the island where there are some historical exhibits relating to its existence. At the Haa of Brough, once a trading post, there is a museum dedicated to these times.

For some reason the industry has moved north to Mid-Yell and Cullivoe which also has deep-water facilities for the ships which replenish their needs at its convenient harbour.

The scenery is quite breathtaking and with its varieties of plantlife the island is well worth visiting. Of course there is the seabird population to keep the enthusiasts of that ilk busy for some while.

Fishing, cycling, walking, sightseeing, wildlife and plantlife are the main attractions of a very interesting island.

A ferry service from Toft on the main island to Ulsta on Yell links the islands.

For eats the local hostelries provide good wholesome food at reasonable cost.
Hotel, guesthouse and camping facilities are available.

Travel is by bus or car.
For the tourists from abroad the nearest airports are Sumburgh and on by bus, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Wick all serve Sumburgh.

Ferries to Lerwick are from mainland Aberdeen or Scrabster and on as above. Ferries from mainland Europe are from Torshaven, Seydisfjodur and Bergen to Lerwick and on as above.

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