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- Telephone: 01595 767 020 (from UK)
                     +44 1595 767 020
                     (from outside the UK)
  Address: Fair Isle Bird Observatory
                Fair Isle, Shetland ZE2 9JU
  Email for general enquiries: info@fairislebirdobs.co.uk
  Email for bookings: bookings@fairislebirdobs.co.uk

Other reviews

"Just want to say how very much we enjoyed our visit this last weekend. Your hospitality is second to none - rooms very comfortable and clean, food absolutely superb (please say to the cook and kitchen folk) , staff very friendly and so keen to share their extensive knowledge …also set meal times meant we could make friends with other guest as everyone gathers together."

Anne J, August 2026

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© FIBO 2026. Fair Isle Bird Observatory is run by an independent charity, Fair Isle Bird Observatory Trust (a registered Scottish charity SC011160).