Today only the breastworks of the associated piers remain and the harbour is home to otters living along its north shoreline. One otter is not too shy to come out looking for offerings from local fishermen unloading their boats. During the last war Walrus seaplanes and anti-submarine patrol boats were based in the voe, their operations helping to protect Arctic convoys. There was also a detachment of Commandos for raids on Norway and one of them was the naturalist Peter Scott. Baltasound Hotel is an ideal base for your visit to Unst.
Accommodation is available in the hotel or in pinelog chalets in the garden.
Meals and refreshments are served in the bars and children are welcome. An interesting feature is the decoupage on the walls of the nursery which dates from 1898. Now you too can be a guest in this historic home which offers comfortable accommodation, good food and the chance to observe the 'semi-tame' otters living on the shoreline below the house. Lunch and tea are by arrangement. There's a range of self-catering accommodation in Baltasound.