Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Hillswick in the north of Shetland contains a wealth of history and wildlife, and some spectacular coastal scenery. Read on to find out some fascinating facts about the Ness of Hillswick, St Magnus Bay and the village of Hillswick!
In Shetland, pollen studies show subtle changes around 5,000 BC which indicate humans have been working the land since that time. Read a guide about ancient farmsteads to spot dwellings, fields, and boundary dykes in the hills.
Getting to the uninhabited island of Mousa in Shetland is quite an adventure. We’d recommend a trip to see the enigmatic and nearly complete shape of Mousa broch. Find out some facts about Mousa you may not know!
Nestled in the heart of Lerwick is Fort Charlotte and though it is now surrounded by streets and houses, this was once an imposing seaward defence. Fort Charlotte in Lerwick, Shetland, is the only surviving monument in Scotland linked to the Anglo-Dutch Wars.
The rugged cliffs at Eshaness are unrivalled in terms of sheer breath-taking beauty, geology and archaeology. This guide will walk you through the must-see places at Eshaness in Shetland.
My Grandad gave me this super-easy recipe for Cheese Nibbles using Shetland butter and Orkney Cheese. These savoury treats can be served in a buffet, alongside a bowl of soup or with a cup of tea. They only require four simple store cupboard ingredients!
When exploring Shetland you may spot honesty boxes, left unattended and stocked with fresh eggs, home-grown produce or delicious home-bakes. To buy, simply leave cash behind. View a list of amazing Shetland honesty boxes.
Between 875AD and 1469 Shetland was part of Scandinavia and was ruled by Norse earls. Though now part of Scotland, there are several places we would recommend visiting in Shetland to see the influence of the Vikings!
We know that Shetland visitors want to be armed with as much knowledge as possible, and what better way than to follow some of the best Shetland Instagram accounts!
