Busta House, Busta, Busta ZE2 9QN, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
Busta House 
Busta, Busta ZE2 9QN, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
+44 1806 522506, +44 1806 522588
http://www.bustahouse.co.uk
Busta, Busta ZE2 9QN, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
+44 1806 522506, +44 1806 522588
http://www.bustahouse.co.uk
General and in-room facilities and services available at Busta House
lobby bar
restaurant
summer garden
conference room
fax services
rooms for non-smokers
baby cots
laundry/washing services
phone at the reception
garage places on site
quiet surroundings
credit/debit cards accepted
common TV room
television set in room
telephone in room
ironing facilities in room
tea and coffee making facilities
en-suite/private bathroom
hairdryer in room
Some excerpts from the website of Busta House that might be useful
An overnight stay for 2 people, including a four course dinner in the restaurant and full cooked breakfast. Redeemable Jan Feb Mar Oct Nov (excl. Valentines Weekend). An overnight stay for 2 people, including a four course dinner in the restaurant and full cooked breakfast. A Sea View when available. Redeemable all year except June July August Valentine;s Weekend. An overnight stay for 2 people, including a four course dinner in the restaurant and full cooked breakfast. Either a Four Poster or Deluxe Room when available. Redeemable No restrictions. An overnight stay for 2 people, including a four course dinner in the restaurant and full cooked breakfast. Either a Four Poster or Deluxe Room when available. A Bottle of Sparkling Wine in room on arrival. Redeemable-No restrictions. Sprinkled with centuries of history and a liberal touch of elegance. Add a generous helping of fine cuisine, accompanied by a carefully chosen wine, blend in a mature malt. Place all of the above on a carefully prepared bed of tranquillity, character and romance. Garnish with a warm, friendly ghost, season to taste - and enjoy!
All our bedrooms are named after islands around the coast of mainland Shetland and are individually decorated to give each a unique character. Direct-dial telephone with Modem port. Television (4 channel only). Tea coffee making facilities. The most accessible rooms are 10 steps up from reception and regrettably, as Busta House was built during the 16th, 17th 18th century, there are no lifts. Please note that all our bedrooms and indeed the whole hotel, are non-smoking areas. A few of our bedrooms now offer complimentary Wif access. The rooms in question are Bigga, Lunna, Noss, Balta, Mousa, Lamba and Nibon system accurately tells you which rooms are available for the duration of your stay. If the type of room you seek is unavailable, please telephone us and we will offer you an acceptable alternative. For example, many of our twin rooms can be converted to double, a fact which also eludes our hi-tech system. Call us: +44 (0)1806 522506 Email us: for reservation enquiries. Check Availability Online
In August 2002, the law in Scotland changed to allow civil ceremonies to be performed in appropriate locations. Prior to this, a civil ceremony could only be performed in the registrars office. A religious ceremony could, and is still able to be carried out where a minister or priest thinks it is appropriate. On Friday 2nd August 2002, the first such civil ceremony in Scotland took place in Busta House when registrar Barbra Sandison married Paul Smith Louise Sinclair. Since then, many couples have wed at Busta, many traveling from Scotland or England, some from further afield (in 2002, Louise Sinclair was living in Switzerland when her arrangements were made, and in January of last year (2007) Emma Stephenson and Ellis Robertson traveled from New Zealand to wed here on the 6th). Of course, Busta remains a favourite choice of local brides (and Grooms!) with its romantic history and ambiance. From 2 to 60, you will find us to be the ideal venue for your service, photography and wedding meal. A recent innovation has been our Marquee, used first in summer 2006. This can accommodate up to 80 people with a dance floor and band. It gives couples the opportunity to spend their whole day at Busta, allowing the historic, romantic atmosphere to add to the whole event. The menus and information on the attached pages are to help you form an impression with regard to style and costs. You may well wish to mix and match. to start making your arrangements. Wedding Menu - 08/01. Wedding Menu - 08/02. Wedding Menu - 08/03. Wedding Menu - 08/04. Wedding Menu - 08/05
Welcome to Busta House Hotel. Busta House is a perfect setting for holidays and celebrations of all kinds, blending history, romance and intimacy with an attention to detail which makes for perfection. Rooms with Character. Choose your accommodation from one of our 22 individually decorated rooms. each named after an island in Shetland. The Perfect Location. Discover Shetland;s rich natural and cultural heritage. Busta House is near to the geographic centre of Shetland and is a perfect base for exploring our islands. A Depth of Character include our garden that will soothe your spirit, our cuisine that will satisfy your palate (lots of local produce) and our premium wines and whiskies that will relax you before retiring contented to your bedroom. At Busta, we are happy to assist with all the arrangements for your holiday, family celebrations, and corporate functions. We;re Here to Help who are on hand to assist and advise you with travel to, from and around Shetland. With our local knowledge we will help you explore all the nooks and crannies which make our islands so special. We look forward to welcoming you to Shetland and Busta House. Free in Public Areas and some Bedrooms in one of the country's most romantic settings. Give someone the opportunity to enjoy our fine hospitality with a high quality local produce. Learn more about the. Busta House Hotel, Busta, Shetland, ZE2 9QN, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1806 522 506 Email: 2005 Busta House Hotel. All rights reserved. Accessible, standards compliant website development
We have used;Google Maps; to show our location and to give directions from the airport and ferry terminal. (tip: To open the Google Map in a new window right-click your mouse and click on;Open in a New Window;.). The route from Sumburgh Airport to Busta House on a. The route from the ferry terminal at Holmsgarth, Lerwick to Busta House on a. From Sumburgh Airport (1 Hour 20 minutes). Turn Right onto A970 north for 22 miles. (Tip; 1 mile after you pass Golf driving range on the right) Turn left onto the B9073 for 1.4 miles. Turn Right at T Junction onto the A970 for 1 mile Turn Left (North) at T Junction onto the A970 for 20 miles. Once in BRAE, continue North on A970 (towards Hillswick) Drive through Brae. (Tip; Just after you pass Delting Boating Club on the left) Turn Left onto road for BUSTA MUCKLE ROE. Busta House is 0.5 miles along this road. From Northlink Ferry Terminal (40 minutes). Turn Right onto A970 north for 23 miles
A Brief History of Busta House The Giffords. The earliest part of the house was built in 1588 by the Giffords, but both house and family only really gained prestige and wealth in the 18th century. In 1748, Thomas Gifford, a wealthy landowner and merchant, married to an ambitious wife and with 14 children, including 4 sons, must have felt his patrimony to be secure. His eldest son, John, aged 30, should by now have been married with heirs of his own, unfortunately he had eyes only for his orphaned cousin, who lived in the house as a companion to Lady Gifford. Her name was Barbara Pitcairn. The Giffords were resolutely against so unsuitable a match for their heir, Lady Gifford going so far as to tell a friend she would rather see John dead at her feet than married to;Babbie Pitcairn.; Alas; On May 14th 1748, John, his 3 brothers, their tutor and a boatman, set off across the voe to visit relatives at Wethersta on the other side, it was a fine, calm evening. The next day when they had not returned, frantic search parties were sent out, and eventually the boat was found, upright, with John;s hat and stick still in it. Of the 6 men there was no trace. At last the bodies of John Gifford and the tutor were dredged up, though none of the others were ever discovered. And so John came to be laid, dead, at his mother;s feet. Barbara Pitcairn then went to the Giffords and told them that she and John had been secretly married some months ago, and that she was expecting his child. If she hoped that this news would alleviate the loss of all their sons she was disappointed. They refused to acknowledge that a marriage had taken place, although when the child, a boy, was born both grandparents took to him at once and decided to bring him up as their heir. He was christened Gideon. But they never forgave Barbara, and as she was a spirited young lady it was not long before she and Lady Gifford had their final quarrel and Barbara was sent packing to live in Lerwick; in those days a 14 hour boat journey away. Gideon was kept at Busta House to be brought up as a gentleman, and his mother only saw him once more, when he was 7 years old. She died aged only 35, and there can be no doubt that she died grieving, she had been cruelly treated. Perhaps that is why her ghost returns as she could not to look for her son or even for her lover. It was said that Barbara had produced a Marriage Certificate and that it had been stolen from her and hidden by Lady Gifford, who didn;t want to see Barbara usurp her place. If so it was the most unwise thing she ever did, because the supposed illegitimacy of Gideon later caused a lawsuit to be brought against him by an envious cousin, which took 93 years to resolve, and brought the estates of Busta House to ruin. The house was eventually bought in the 1950;s by Sir Basil Neven Spence, another Shetland landowner. He was Lord Lieutenant of Shetland and a Member of Parliament, as a result of which occupation he was able to rescue and bring to Shetland some gargoyles from the House of Commons in London, which, damaged by wartime bombing were being discarded during renovation work. These gargoyles are still in the gardens of Busta House, staring blankly out over the sea, where the four sons of Thomas and Elizabeth met their deaths on a calm May evening. As for Barbara, she still haunts the old house searching for her son Gideon and is frequently seen by guests.
This site www.bustahouse.com (the Site) is operated by or on behalf of Busta House Hotel. When you view the Site, your visit and any disputes arising from it are subject to this Disclaimer, and our. Terms and Conditions. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the Website and all information provided on or through it is accurate. However, Busta House Hotel assumes no responsibility for information contained on this Website and disclaims all liability in respect of such information. We shall not be held liable for any losses you suffer, including any indirect or consequential loss, including but not limited to loss of business or profits or any other financial loss arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this Site. Busta House Hotel is not responsible for the content of any sites directly or indirectly linked to or linked from any pages on this Website. If you consider any linked pages to be inappropriate, illegal or offensive please let us know by contacting office@bustahouse.com. All questions regarding the use of the Website are governed by the law of Scotland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
All our bedrooms are named after islands around the coast of mainland Shetland and are individually decorated to give each a unique character. Direct-dial telephone with Modem port. Television (4 channel only). Tea coffee making facilities. The most accessible rooms are 10 steps up from reception and regrettably, as Busta House was built during the 16th, 17th 18th century, there are no lifts. Please note that all our bedrooms and indeed the whole hotel, are non-smoking areas. A few of our bedrooms now offer complimentary Wif access. The rooms in question are Bigga, Lunna, Noss, Balta, Mousa, Lamba and Nibon system accurately tells you which rooms are available for the duration of your stay. If the type of room you seek is unavailable, please telephone us and we will offer you an acceptable alternative. For example, many of our twin rooms can be converted to double, a fact which also eludes our hi-tech system. Call us: +44 (0)1806 522506 Email us: for reservation enquiries. Check Availability Online
In August 2002, the law in Scotland changed to allow civil ceremonies to be performed in appropriate locations. Prior to this, a civil ceremony could only be performed in the registrars office. A religious ceremony could, and is still able to be carried out where a minister or priest thinks it is appropriate. On Friday 2nd August 2002, the first such civil ceremony in Scotland took place in Busta House when registrar Barbra Sandison married Paul Smith Louise Sinclair. Since then, many couples have wed at Busta, many traveling from Scotland or England, some from further afield (in 2002, Louise Sinclair was living in Switzerland when her arrangements were made, and in January of last year (2007) Emma Stephenson and Ellis Robertson traveled from New Zealand to wed here on the 6th). Of course, Busta remains a favourite choice of local brides (and Grooms!) with its romantic history and ambiance. From 2 to 60, you will find us to be the ideal venue for your service, photography and wedding meal. A recent innovation has been our Marquee, used first in summer 2006. This can accommodate up to 80 people with a dance floor and band. It gives couples the opportunity to spend their whole day at Busta, allowing the historic, romantic atmosphere to add to the whole event. The menus and information on the attached pages are to help you form an impression with regard to style and costs. You may well wish to mix and match. to start making your arrangements. Wedding Menu - 08/01. Wedding Menu - 08/02. Wedding Menu - 08/03. Wedding Menu - 08/04. Wedding Menu - 08/05
Welcome to Busta House Hotel. Busta House is a perfect setting for holidays and celebrations of all kinds, blending history, romance and intimacy with an attention to detail which makes for perfection. Rooms with Character. Choose your accommodation from one of our 22 individually decorated rooms. each named after an island in Shetland. The Perfect Location. Discover Shetland;s rich natural and cultural heritage. Busta House is near to the geographic centre of Shetland and is a perfect base for exploring our islands. A Depth of Character include our garden that will soothe your spirit, our cuisine that will satisfy your palate (lots of local produce) and our premium wines and whiskies that will relax you before retiring contented to your bedroom. At Busta, we are happy to assist with all the arrangements for your holiday, family celebrations, and corporate functions. We;re Here to Help who are on hand to assist and advise you with travel to, from and around Shetland. With our local knowledge we will help you explore all the nooks and crannies which make our islands so special. We look forward to welcoming you to Shetland and Busta House. Free in Public Areas and some Bedrooms in one of the country's most romantic settings. Give someone the opportunity to enjoy our fine hospitality with a high quality local produce. Learn more about the. Busta House Hotel, Busta, Shetland, ZE2 9QN, UK. Tel: +44 (0)1806 522 506 Email: 2005 Busta House Hotel. All rights reserved. Accessible, standards compliant website development
We have used;Google Maps; to show our location and to give directions from the airport and ferry terminal. (tip: To open the Google Map in a new window right-click your mouse and click on;Open in a New Window;.). The route from Sumburgh Airport to Busta House on a. The route from the ferry terminal at Holmsgarth, Lerwick to Busta House on a. From Sumburgh Airport (1 Hour 20 minutes). Turn Right onto A970 north for 22 miles. (Tip; 1 mile after you pass Golf driving range on the right) Turn left onto the B9073 for 1.4 miles. Turn Right at T Junction onto the A970 for 1 mile Turn Left (North) at T Junction onto the A970 for 20 miles. Once in BRAE, continue North on A970 (towards Hillswick) Drive through Brae. (Tip; Just after you pass Delting Boating Club on the left) Turn Left onto road for BUSTA MUCKLE ROE. Busta House is 0.5 miles along this road. From Northlink Ferry Terminal (40 minutes). Turn Right onto A970 north for 23 miles
A Brief History of Busta House The Giffords. The earliest part of the house was built in 1588 by the Giffords, but both house and family only really gained prestige and wealth in the 18th century. In 1748, Thomas Gifford, a wealthy landowner and merchant, married to an ambitious wife and with 14 children, including 4 sons, must have felt his patrimony to be secure. His eldest son, John, aged 30, should by now have been married with heirs of his own, unfortunately he had eyes only for his orphaned cousin, who lived in the house as a companion to Lady Gifford. Her name was Barbara Pitcairn. The Giffords were resolutely against so unsuitable a match for their heir, Lady Gifford going so far as to tell a friend she would rather see John dead at her feet than married to;Babbie Pitcairn.; Alas; On May 14th 1748, John, his 3 brothers, their tutor and a boatman, set off across the voe to visit relatives at Wethersta on the other side, it was a fine, calm evening. The next day when they had not returned, frantic search parties were sent out, and eventually the boat was found, upright, with John;s hat and stick still in it. Of the 6 men there was no trace. At last the bodies of John Gifford and the tutor were dredged up, though none of the others were ever discovered. And so John came to be laid, dead, at his mother;s feet. Barbara Pitcairn then went to the Giffords and told them that she and John had been secretly married some months ago, and that she was expecting his child. If she hoped that this news would alleviate the loss of all their sons she was disappointed. They refused to acknowledge that a marriage had taken place, although when the child, a boy, was born both grandparents took to him at once and decided to bring him up as their heir. He was christened Gideon. But they never forgave Barbara, and as she was a spirited young lady it was not long before she and Lady Gifford had their final quarrel and Barbara was sent packing to live in Lerwick; in those days a 14 hour boat journey away. Gideon was kept at Busta House to be brought up as a gentleman, and his mother only saw him once more, when he was 7 years old. She died aged only 35, and there can be no doubt that she died grieving, she had been cruelly treated. Perhaps that is why her ghost returns as she could not to look for her son or even for her lover. It was said that Barbara had produced a Marriage Certificate and that it had been stolen from her and hidden by Lady Gifford, who didn;t want to see Barbara usurp her place. If so it was the most unwise thing she ever did, because the supposed illegitimacy of Gideon later caused a lawsuit to be brought against him by an envious cousin, which took 93 years to resolve, and brought the estates of Busta House to ruin. The house was eventually bought in the 1950;s by Sir Basil Neven Spence, another Shetland landowner. He was Lord Lieutenant of Shetland and a Member of Parliament, as a result of which occupation he was able to rescue and bring to Shetland some gargoyles from the House of Commons in London, which, damaged by wartime bombing were being discarded during renovation work. These gargoyles are still in the gardens of Busta House, staring blankly out over the sea, where the four sons of Thomas and Elizabeth met their deaths on a calm May evening. As for Barbara, she still haunts the old house searching for her son Gideon and is frequently seen by guests.
This site www.bustahouse.com (the Site) is operated by or on behalf of Busta House Hotel. When you view the Site, your visit and any disputes arising from it are subject to this Disclaimer, and our. Terms and Conditions. We have taken reasonable steps to ensure that the Website and all information provided on or through it is accurate. However, Busta House Hotel assumes no responsibility for information contained on this Website and disclaims all liability in respect of such information. We shall not be held liable for any losses you suffer, including any indirect or consequential loss, including but not limited to loss of business or profits or any other financial loss arising out of or in any way connected with the use of this Site. Busta House Hotel is not responsible for the content of any sites directly or indirectly linked to or linked from any pages on this Website. If you consider any linked pages to be inappropriate, illegal or offensive please let us know by contacting office@bustahouse.com. All questions regarding the use of the Website are governed by the law of Scotland and subject to the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
