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+44 (0)20 7752 0000scenery, sea stacks, arches, blowholes and coastal caves which are home to Arctic skua and large numbers of Arctic terns. Day 8 Unst & Fetlar. Spend the morning in Unst, Britain%u2019s most northerly inhabited island. At the Heritage Centre we will learn about the islanders%u2019 struggles over the centuries and the industries that have prospered whilst the Unst Boat Haven is dedicated to the history of the island%u2019s distinctive wooden boats which descend from Viking craft. We also visit Saxa Vord with views over Hermaness National Nature Reserve and Muckle Flugga stacks, home to thousands of gannets and puffins as well as rare Arctic alpine plants. Later we will sail to Fetlar which has been inhabited for over 5000 years and lays claim to being the first Norse landing site in the Shetlands. Known as the most fertile of the Shetland Islands, the wildflowers bring colour to the landscape whilst the birdlife on the island is prolific. Our expedition team will lead walks ashore including the Fetlar Interpretative Centre and Museum where we will learn about the wildlife and archaeological history of the island. Day 9 Lerwick. From the Shetland capital, we will visit the remarkable archaeological site of Jarlshof. The site was uncovered by a violent storm in the winter of 1896/7, revealing an extraordinary settlement site embracing at least 5000 years of human history. The site contains a remarkable sequence of stone structures %u2013 late Neolithic houses, a Bronze-Age village, an Iron-Age broch and wheelhouses, several Norse longhouses, a Medieval farmstead and the 16th century laird%u2019s house. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy a free afternoon exploring this historic port. Perhaps wander through its narrow stone lanes or maybe visit the excellent Shetland Museum, containing artefacts from shipwrecks and the whaling era. Tonight, we will enjoy the company of local musicians on board.Day 10 Fair Isle. This morning we anchor off the remote island of Fair Isle. Located midway between the Shetland and Orkney Islands, the tiny population of sixty or so islanders always extend us a warm welcome. Enjoy a walk across the island searching out the puffin slopes, visit the community hall for a cup of tea or maybe purchase some of the famous knitwear. Return to the ship for lunch and an afternoon at sea as we return to the Scottish mainland.Day 11 Aberdeen. Disembark the MS Hebridean Sky after breakfast. Transfers will be provided to Aberdeen Railway Station and Aberdeen Airport at a fixed time.Loch ScavaigExploring by Zodiac, Fingal%u2019s CaveVisbyCanna with Rum in the distancePuffin, Fair IslePRICE INCLUDES: 10 nights aboard the MS Hebridean Sky on a full board basis %u2022 House wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner %u2022 Noble Caledonia expedition team %u2022 Shore excursions %u2022 Gratuities %u2022 Transfers %u2022 Port taxes.Not Included: Travel insurance. %u00a3Brochure PriceAmundsenByrdMawsonMawsonScottShackletonShackletonAmundsenByrdStandardSuperiorPremiumCornerDeluxe BalconyOwner%u2019s BalconyHebridean Standard for sole useSuperior for sole use%u00a36795%u00a36995%u00a37395%u00a37895%u00a38695%u00a39095%u00a39395%u00a38795%u00a38995DeckSuite CategorySpecial Offer Price%u00a36295%u00a36495%u00a36895%u00a37395%u00a38195%u00a38595%u00a38895%u00a38295%u00a38495PRICES PER PERSONBased on double occupancySPECIAL OFFER %u2013 SAVE %u00a3500 PER PERSON FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYGreat Skua