Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
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.
The best thing about a trip to Shetland is the sense that you have moved away from a land of people to a land of birds, seals, vast landscapes and broad horizons. Read some suggestions so you can experience nature first hand!
There are many great places to see in Shetland and it’s a shame that not all of them are as well known as St Ninian’s Isle and Jarlshof. We’ve compiled a list, an insider’s guide, to some less familiar but still brilliant places to see in Shetland.
Shetland Distillery Company have been crafting Shetland Reel Gin since 2014 on the island of Unst in Shetland. The small team from the most northerly distillery in the UK take great pride in creating a top product!
