Grieve House Böd

Closed for maintenance in 2022

The Grieve House offers economy, self catering accommodation in a traditional building on the island of Whalsay on the east coast of Shetland.

Scotland's great poet Hugh McDiarmid (Christopher Grieve) lived for nine years in this croft house, where he wrote some of his best work. The 'Bonnie Isle o' Whalsa' has a thriving fishing industry - and a museum to Hansa merchants from Germany, who dominated Shetland's trade until the early 18th century.

Opening Times

1st March - 31st October.

Sleeps: 5 in 1 bedroom. 

Facilities

NO ELECTRICITY, solid fuel stove, cold running water, external access flush toilet.

Basic food prep area and small dining area.

Note: Travelling to Whalsay requires a ferry journey.