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Features

• Famous for its patterned knitwear
• Spectacular cliff scenery
• A haven for craftspeople

About the property
Despite its far-flung location and air of peaceful seclusion, Fair Isle is a hive of industry. The island is famous for its patterned knitwear which is still sold worldwide. Today, the island’s craftspeople are busy with boat-building, spinning and weaving, and the manufacture of furniture and stained-glass windows.  MORE>

Opening times

Fair Isle: all year, daily. Bird Observatory: 1 May to 31Oct, daily.