Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Aith is the largest village in Shetland’s scenic West Mainland. The village is a close-knit community with plenty of amenities, including a shop, marina, and leisure centre. It is a fantastic place to have a day out with kids – here are 9 suggestions for fun-filled things to do!
Folk tales were told in the Northern Isles in times gone past which featured magical creatures living in the landscape. We hope you enjoy this traditional tale from Shetland, Robbie Anderson and the Trows.
There are many beautiful gardens in Shetland and the Jubilee Flower Park in Lerwick welcomes visitors. We spoke to Diane Inkster, who has tended the garden for many years.
Shetland Museum and Archives is a purpose-built facility overlooking Lerwick Harbour which showcases the fascinating cultural history of the islands. We’ve listed 15 of our favourite things there.
To help you plan a holiday in Shetland, we’ve compiled a list of places that we’re sure you’ll fall in love with – and we’ve gone for a few of the lesser-known areas. These 12 beauty spots are dotted all over the islands, so you’ll be sure to explore all corners.
Shetland is associated with distinctive knitwear. Native Shetland sheep are hardy and colourful, and for centuries, knitting has been an important part of a self-sufficient island life. We’ve compiled 9 facts about Shetland knitwear that may surprise you!
Deciding when to visit the Shetland Islands is tricky. In the summer months the sun barely sets but the dark nights and fire festivals in the winter have their appeal too. View a Shetland calendar to find out more!
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.
