Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
October is a great time to visit Shetland, with opportunities to see Mirrie Dancers lighting up the night sky and unusual migrating birds. Enjoy quieter attractions, while plenty of events still keep visitors entertained.
Shetland is famous for ponies, seabirds, Viking heritage and spectacular landscapes. Discover nine unusual island quirks, from its own wildlife subspecies and a pioneering smallpox inoculator to the complete lack of umbrellas.
You may be surprised by the huge amount of interesting events on in Shetland in September. We think it’s a great month of the year to visit!
Join travel writer Robin McKelvie as he visits Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village in Shetland – the lesser-known neighbour to Jarlshof and featured on UNESCO’s list of tentative World Heritage sites.
Shetland is surprisingly easy to explore without a car. Over five days, Marisa travelled by buses, ferries and on foot, visiting puffins, sea cliffs, archaeological sites and nature reserves. Here is her car-free itinerary and recommendations.
We ask Billy Arthur, an underwater photographer living on the Shetland Islands about his extraordinary images of the marine environment, below and above the sea around this remote Scottish archipelago.
August is a super month to visit Shetland to see the best of the weather. The month is ideal for outdoor activities and events. Here are some suggestions for what you could do in August.
The Shetland Islands offer a golfing experience that feels wonderfully different to anywhere else in the UK. Find out more about the courses available to play here.
Travel writer Robin McKelvie spends a day exploring the wildly beautiful Papa Stour in Shetland, where he discovers the island’s rugged coastline and breathtaking views.
