Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Award-winning travel writer Robin McKelvie visits Shetland and shares his experience trying the best of the island’s food and drink, from world-class seafood to the UK’s most northerly distilleries and standout dining destinations.
The Shetland islands are truly magical – and sometimes the best way to appreciate them is to slip on a pair of hiking boots and explore them at a slower pace. From the highest point in Shetland to dramatic cliffs at Hermaness, here are our top 8 hikes in Shetland.
The Shetland Islands are a romanticist’s dream with magical sunsets, starlit skies and peaceful beach strolls. Shetlander and local guide Laurie Goodlad shares her top 6 romantic experiences in Shetland.
Did you know that many sites in Shetland are wheelchair accessible? Here are our top recommendations, along with some useful accessibility information for planning your trip.
Shetland is home to many remarkable archaeological sites, but Jarlshof stands apart as one of the few places where you can explore ruins spanning over 4,000 years all in a single location. In this blog, travel writer Robin McKelvie takes us on a journey through this extraordinary site.
For those planning an island-hopping adventure, we’ve put together this helpful guide, providing an overview of various islands in Shetland and highlighting some of their must-see places to visit!
Shetland-based archaeologist and historian Chris Dyer explores his home island of Bressay, located just minutes from Lerwick by ferry. Whether you’re just visiting for a day or for a longer stay, discover why Bressay captures the best of Shetland in miniature.
We spoke to Callum Scott and Hannah Mary Goodlad, pioneers in the Scottish outdoor sauna scene who own Haar Sauna, Scotland’s first mobile sauna!
We had the pleasure of speaking with Billy Mail about the making of ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ – a heart-warming story about the unlikely friendship between an otter and a man living in Shetland.
