Things to do
Walking
Fair Isle is the perfect place to explore on foot. Take a map from the shop or the bird observatory, and just see where the day takes you. There are many stunning coastal walks, or else you can follow the road around the crofts or up to the North Haven and North Lighthouse. As well as birds, there is lots of other wildlife around that can be encountered. For those who prefer a guide, the observatory offers a free ranger service throughout the summer. See their website for details.
Museum
The George Waterston Memorial Centre and Museum is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the summer, and at other times by arrangement. The museum contains a large array of artefacts, telling the story of the island's past. It's a great place to visit.
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South Lighthouse
Tours of the lighthouse can be arranged with the Fair Isle Lighthouse Society. Visit the website for more information. |
Crafts
Several local knitters and craftspeople are happy to show visitors their work. You can find their contact details below. |
Knitwear, arts and crafts
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Fair Isle Made in Fair Isle (knitwear) Hollie Shaw and Catriona Thomson Tel: +44 (0) 1595 760399 Email: [email protected] Website: Facebook page |
Exclusively Fair Isle (knitwear) Elizabeth Riddiford Tel: +44 (0) 1595 760250 Email: contact form on website Website: www.exclusivelyfairisle.co.uk |
Fair Isle with Marie
Knitwear and All-inclusive knitting holidays
Tel: +44 (0) 747 049 7893
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fairislewithmarie.com
Knitwear and All-inclusive knitting holidays
Tel: +44 (0) 747 049 7893
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fairislewithmarie.com
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Fair Isle Knitwear Mati Ventrillon Tel: +44 (0) 1595 760255 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mativentrillon.co.uk |
Fair Isle Textile Workshop Kathy Coull Tel: +44 (0) 1595 760248 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kathycoull.com |
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Dave Wheeler Photography Tel: +44 (0) 1595 760224 Email: [email protected] Website: www.davewheelerphotography.com |
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Facilities
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Shop and post office
There is only one shop in Fair Isle, Stackhoull Stores, which is also the local post office. The shop is open every day except Thursday and Sunday in the summer, with reduced opening hours during the winter months. |
Nurse
The nurse's surgery is at the Chalet, with 'walk in' hours from 9.30 to 11am, Monday to Friday. The nurse can be contacted from 9am to 5pm, Mon to Fri, on 01595 760242. Outside these hours, it is necessary to call NHS24 on 111. |
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Toilets
There are public toilets at the bird observatory, the hall, Stackhoull Stores and the airstrip. |
Worship
Services are held in the Methodist Chapel and Church of Scotland Kirk on alternate Sundays at 11am. |