About this space
A place to settle in and get things done.
Brae Rural Energy Hub is a community-focused space in Brae, Shetland, created to make lower-carbon living more practical and accessible. It brings together energy information, practical advice and signposting with services designed to support people, businesses and community organisations across the area. The Hub offers hireable co-working desks and meeting rooms for remote workers, local organisations and anyone looking for a supportive place to work or study. A community café and social setting help make it more than a conventional workspace, while regular events and information sessions encourage people to meet, share ideas and explore sustainable choices together. Visitors can also access advice on energy efficiency, low-carbon heating, insulation, funding and electric vehicles. The Hub supports greener travel through electric bike hire, an EV charge point and access to a Shetland Car Club electric minivan. These services are intended to help residents and visitors reduce energy costs, carbon emissions and reliance on private car ownership. With its practical, welcoming approach, the Hub is suited to local residents, remote workers, businesses, community groups and anyone interested in affordable ways to improve energy use and travel. It also acts as a demonstration of how rural communities can develop joined-up solutions for a more sustainable future.