Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
One of the easiest of Shetland’s outer islands to reach is Bressay. The island faces Lerwick and shelters the town’s harbour from the east. The ferry ‘Leirna’ crosses the 1,100m stretch of water from Lerwick to Bressay in just 7 minutes. Many visitors to Bressay continue east to Noss, the neighbouring island. Noss is a…
To explore Nesting in Shetland, turn off the main A970 road ten miles north of Lerwick and set forth on a scenic coastal road from Catfirth to Laxo, discovering picturesque isles out to sea and unique standing stones along the way.
If you’re looking for a beautiful place in Shetland to explore that’s off the beaten track and has a unique atmosphere, why not consider a visit to Lunna Ness? This peninsula is on the Shetland Mainland, under Yell on the map, and has brilliant places to visit.
Boats have always been part of life in Shetland, and when the first Vikings arrived in the ninth century, Norse culture irreversibly changed the islands. Over forty years ago, a replica Viking longship was built, called the Dim Riv. Since then, it has been a focal point along Lerwick’s waterfront, offering trips around the harbour…
For some of the best scenery in Shetland, we’d recommend venturing to Trondra and to West and East Burra. These are islands are located just south of Scalloway and are linked to the Shetland mainland by a series of bridges.
Fetlar is endearingly known as the Garden of Shetland. The stunning landscapes, fertile valleys and diverse geology give rise to an incredible display of flora and fauna in summer. Find out ten things to do on this beautiful Shetland island.
Yell is the largest of Shetland’s northern isles and is easy to reach – just a 15 minute ferry trip from the Shetland Mainland. On the island there are world-class wildlife opportunities, glistening beaches and fantastic coastal walks.
One of the first impressions a visitor to Shetland will have is of the striking coastal scenery! As we anticipate warm weather this summer, we thought we’d compile a list of the fifteen most beautiful, peaceful and fun beaches to visit in Shetland!
Unst in Shetland is the most northerly part of the UK. It is also is a geologist’s dream, an archaeological treasure trove, a birding paradise, and it has incredible landscapes, rare plants and beautiful beaches to boot.
