South Lighthouse: Fair Isle - a great place to stay

Far more than just bed and breakfast and not merely a guest house - a holiday staying at the historic South Lighthouse on Fair Isle is an experience not to be missed!

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email: info@southlightfairisle.scot

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**IMPORTANT**

- PLEASE READ THIS NEXT BIT!!

Fair Isle is genuinely remote and its rapidly changing weather can unexpectedly affect travel. In addition, due to this remoteness even minor problem affecting the transport schedule can take longer to remedy than might be the case elsewhere.

This means that, even in summer, there is ALWAYS a distinct possible that you might not be able to get on or off the island on the day you expect.

Therefore -

Travellers with tickets valid for a specific journey should allow for delays.
Those exploring Shetland should visit Fair Isle early in their holiday
You may wish to consider travel insurance.
If you need to get back on time - don't come!
Don't cram too much into one holiday, allow plenty of leeway.
Finally, never chance it - always travel with a plan B!!

(Note that The Good Shepherd and Airtask only charge for journeys undertaken and will carry you on their next available service.)

Mobile (cell phone) reception at the lighthouse is good but only the O2 and Vodaphone networks currently work on Fair Isle - whatever your operator may say!
You will not be charged for the nights you have been unable to reach Fair Isle due to bad weather but extra nights stayed will be charged at the standard rate
Dogs are not generally allowed as the lighthouse is in open sheep country

Portrait of the South Lighthouse by Fair Isle artist, the late Stewart Wilson

South Lighthouse

FAIR ISLE

Shetland

ZE2 9JU

email: info@southlightfairisle.scot

Many thanks to Tommy Hindman for the banner photo - for more of his work see www.fairisle.blogspot.com

Far more than just bed and breakfast and not merely a guest house - a holiday staying at the historic South Lighthouse on Fair Isle is an experience not to be missed!

For a magical 'get-away-from-it-all' break you'll long remember visit lovely Fair Isle, Scotland's remotest inhabited island -

(picture Sumburgh Search and Rescue)

and stay at its historic South Lighthouse where, surrounded by sea and sky on a dramatic rocky peninsula, you can unwind in comfort as you experience the cozy hospitality and excellent food to be found at this beautiful, iconic landmark.

For well over a century this 'Stevenson' lighthouse (a listed building) has withstood the onslaught of ferocious Atlantic storms and even of air raids - yet it remains a bright, peaceful haven; the perfect base from which to explore fabulous Fair Isle.

Experience a friendly welcome with lashings of good, home cooked food - much of which is locally produced and sourced.

Discover the fascination and quiet beauty of Britain's remotest inhabited island from within, as a member of its small, friendly and vibrant community.

High speed satellite broadband available for use by guests and good mobile phone reception. Note - only O2 and Vodaphone reception is available on Fair Isle

Fair Isle is the most unspoilt part of the Shetland Isles, recently voted by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 places to visit - in the world!

Fair Isle itself is No. 5 in the National Geographic list of the world's best islands

(Note that The Good Shepherd and Airtask only charge for journeys undertaken and will carry you on their next available service.)