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Hurtigruten Group

The Island of Mousa

Excursion

Price from

£98

Duration
2h30
Season
Available all year
Min. number
0 travellers
Booking code
E-LER4

Visit the island of Mousa, admire beautiful scenery and wildlife, and visit an Iron Age fortress. 
  • Board the Solan IV boat for a short crossing to the island of Mousa  

  • Enjoy a guided walk across part of Mousa and be immersed in the beautiful scenery  

  • Admire the local wildlife as you see bird and seal colonies, and look out for Arctic Terns and Great Skuas

  • Visit Mousa Broch, the tallest and best-preserved broch in Scotland  


Wildlife wonderland  

Explore the tiny, uninhabited island of Mousa. Enjoy a guided walk across part of the island and admire its beautiful scenery and wildlife, including seal and bird colonies. You may also spot Arctic Terns and Great Skuas.  Mousa is also home to Mousa Broch – an impressive Iron Age fortress tower which stands 13 metres in height and is the best preserved of its type.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Appropriate warm, waterproof clothing and comfortable walking boots.

  • Walking information: Up to 3 miles of walking.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

  • Language: English.

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