Lerwick Harbour Area and Mareel are two of the most popular tourist destinations in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The harbour area is a bustling hub of activity, with fishing boats, maritime monuments and a museum. Mareel is a state-of-the-art cinema and music venue that hosts a variety of events throughout the year.

Both the harbour area and Mareel offer stunning photo opportunities. The building's unique architecture makes it a standout subject.

How to get there:

Lerwick Harbour Area and Mareel are both located in the heart of Lerwick, the capital of the Shetland Islands. To get there, you can simply follow the signs for Lerwick Town Centre. Once you are in the town centre everything is within walking distance.

Best time:

All day long - also rain, overcast or storm. To avoid crowds, come very early.

Parking: 

There are car parks close to the Mareel.

Where to shoot:

Walk behind Mareel, passing monuments such as "The Receivers" and the museum, and continue onto the old pier. You'll find plenty of interesting maritime subjects to photograph in the foreground, with Mareel in the background. If you're lucky, there will even be reflections in the water!