Places Campervan Tales Wants to Go

This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.

Recreations of a Norse longhouse and boat on Shetland's northernmost inhabited island.

This Shetland Islands bus shelter may be small, but it squeezes in a couch, a desk, some art, and even an old telly.

A memorial to a 19th-century fishing disaster that had deep repercussions across Shetland.

On a remote island, legend has it that a fiddler and his wife were turned to stone.

These sculptures common among indigenous populations in North America, celebrate Shetland's unique geology.

The recurring nature of this geographic feature might make it unique in the world.

Across the islands, baked goods, sauces, and much more are for sale 24/7.

This audio art installation pays tribute to the weather and unique linguistic history of the archipelago.

This former chapel resides on an island connected to the mainland by one of Shetland's iconic beachy tombolos.

A remarkably well preserved tower dating all the way back to the Iron Age.

This memorial celebrates the legacy of the British-Norwegian resistance movement during World War II.

This public library still showcases its former life as a 19th-century church.

The unexpected mascot of Shetland's capital.

Legend has it that a Dutch fisherman lost control of his Shetland pony and tumbled from this cliff.

A pile of earth left over from a water supply project was converted into an anti-aircraft installation during World War II.

The poet’s tombstone keeps getting vandalized by her fans.

This hidden bridge is where local children leave gifts and messages for the island's fay folk.

It may not be the final resting place of a literal giant, but the Giant’s Grave is still archaeologically important.

Three mechanical figures—a soldier, a sailor, and Father Time—announce the time on this local landmark.

A brick foundation and piles of listing building materials are all that remains of this World War II POW camp.

This unique rock formation has become a popular walking trail.

This Victorian water wheel is affectionately nicknamed "Little Isabella."

Mysterious chains and iron stakes adorn this strange grave, with no explanation.