Bressay History Group

Welcome to the Bressay History Group Website

Who are we?

We are a group of like-minded people with a desire to explore and record the past history and archaeology of the Islands of Bressay and Noss. The Group started in 1990 and, through the gift of a building site and grants from European Regional Development Fund and Shetland Islands Charitable Trust, were able to build a Heritage Centre. The Heritage Centre holds our collection and archives and enables us to hold an annual exhibition on aspects of the Islands history, archaeology and biodiversity.
We have carried out projects on mapping archaeological sites on the Island; recorded all the buildings and people resident; collected over 2000 photographs of past inhabitants; recorded information about particular events or people and hold an annual exhibition, lectures and presentations on historical issues relevant to the Island and its people.

Our Aims

Our Aims are to collect and record as much historical data as possible; to explore and record archaeological sites throughout the Islands of Bressay and Noss; to encourage interest and participation by the local community; to share our findings with anyone who is interested.

Downloads

Click Here to download The Trail to the Grutwick Memorial Cairn