There's getting away from it all and then there's this - the entire northern point of a breathtaking Scottish island has just gone on sale off the coast of Shetland.

Described by its current owner as the "most incredible place on earth", Fethaland is a 98-hectare croft in North Roe, Shetland's most northerly village.

It is on the market for £595,000 alongside three smaller, tenanted crofts, one of which has a four-bedroom family home.

The majestic peninsula, known for the killer whales and puffins which roam its waters, has belonged to David Murray's family for more than 150 years.

"I've worked and travelled all over the world but there's nowhere like it," he says.

"I would like a good custodian to have it and care for it."

David's father, Douglas Murray, was the last person to be born there, before moving to North Roe in 1944. Fethaland itself has been uninhabited since 1940.

"It's a really peaceful, quiet place now," says David. "It used to a busy hub of a place, with fishing boats that would go out around 100 at a time.

"They'd be out at sea for three days before bringing back fish to salt and spread out on the stones by the shore to dry."

The rare and exciting opportunity to purchase Fethaland, along with the neighbouring crofts of Hooplees, Largarth and Houllsquoy.

Known for its incredible scenery and Viking History, Fethaland is being described by property agents as arguably one of the most beautiful places in the UK.

Neil Risk Solicitors say they are expecting interest from parties all around the world and have already welcomed a few enquiries.

"There has been interest and we've had a lot of media attention," says Laura Sinclair.

David himself says he is happy to show interested people around and "tell them the history".

Fethaland has a long history of human settlement, spanning from prehistoric times right up until the 20th century, when the fishing station, established during the 15th and 16th centuries, became redundant.

An idyllic location for countryside and coastal exploring, Fethaland is described as interesting as it is beautiful.

There is a large oval prehistoric house situated on the lowest part of the peninsula and on the east side of the Isle of Fethaland you can find oval shapes carved into the soapstone cliffs, which are evidence of bowls from Shetland's Viking past.

David, who cites health and family reasons for moving on, says he is now looking forward to it being handed over to another proud owner.

His own plans are to perhaps move to the mainland and carry on his dog training - having qualified for the Scottish Nationals this year.

"We're looking to move away now," he says. "I don't see myself coming back but I would like to see a good custodian take it on."

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