Also close to Sumburgh Airport recent excavations at this site have proven that the Brochs were built earlier than had previously been believed, as Radiocarbon dating of grain found in 2001 in the construction layer of the broch dated it to between 400 and 200 BC.

A defensive stone-built blockhouse, probably of Iron Age date, with some features resembling a broch.   Situated at the far south-east corner of the Scatness peninsula this is a nice place for a walk with wonderful views of Sumburgh Head to the east and Fitful Head to the west.  As access to the site is across rocks you would be advised to wear suitable walking boots.

The Quendale Water Mill is an over-shot watermill, commissioned by the owners of the Quendale Estate and built in 1867.  Work was completed and milling commenced the following year.  The Mill is open for 6 months of the year from April to October as a Visitor Attraction, for which there is a very low admission charge to help pay for continued improvements to the facilities.  Many historical artefacts are displayed throughout the Mill and Mill Courtyard and interesting photographic displays with a local theme help to enhance the visitor experience.

As a Neighbourhood Information Point, they are fully equipped to provide a comprehensive service to visitors enquiring about places to go and things to do in Shetland.  The custodians will be pleased to help in any way they can.
This service is provided free of charge.

The Mill is an ideal place to spend some time (especially on an inclement day) with room to explore, a small shop - and refreshments always available.

There are many other archaeological treasures in the area which remain undisturbed but may contain even more fascinating insights to our past.

Full info on Shetlopedia

The engineer was Robert Stevenson, grandfather of the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson.  In 1814 Robert Stevenson was accompanied on his first visit to Sumburgh by Sir Walter Scott who subsequently wrote the novel “The Pirate” which was set around Jarlshof and Fitful Head.  Building work commenced in 1819 and the lighthouse was operational in 1821.  As well as making sure the light remained lit and operating the foghorn whenever conditions necessitated, the keepers maintained all the equipment including painting all the buildings annually. 

The keepers also had their own sheep and cattle to look after The area is now a Special Protection Area (SPA), classified for its seabird interests due to its important breeding seabird populations.  The cliff face has also yielded up mid-devonian fossil fishes.

West Voe Sands is located on the Southern tip of Shetland, right by Sumburgh Airport and the ancient settlements of Jarlshof and Old Scatness Broch. The long white sand beach has very easy access and is popular with dog walkers and families. Picnic tables with views down over the beach are available for use.

St. Ninians Isle beach is a large tombolo (a natural sand causeway with sea on either side) on the west coast of Shetland, linking the South Mainland with the Isle. It is easily accessible from Bigton, the nearest township. The beach itself is picturesque, often featured in promotional material and photographs of Shetland. The beach is in a rural farming region, with an archaeological site located on St. Ninians Isle.

This large shallow loch attracts large numbers of swans, ducks and geese during autumn and winter, including whooper swans, wigeons and teals.  If you visit in summer, you'll see Arctic terns and great skuas bathing in the water, and many more to delight the eye. 

http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/l/lochofspiggie/index.asp

The loch also offers anglers the opportunity for fly fishing for brown trout with further information available from Shetland Anglers Association (and to buy a fishing permit):
http://www.shetlandtrout.co.uk/index.html