Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
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!
Scalloway is a picturesque village situated about six miles from Lerwick, on Shetland’s west mainland. The thriving village has a population of about 1,200 and has a fascinating story. Read 15 amazing facts about Scalloway here!
During the COVID-19 pandemic, quizzes have been a great way to pass the time with family and friends. We hope you enjoy trying this selection of quiz questions about the Shetland islands – how much do you know about the Northern Isles?
Laurie Goodlad has spent the past three years snapping the beautiful Shetland Islands for Instagram. Here she lists eleven of her favourite, most dramatic, picturesque, inspiring and fun spots for awesome Instagram shots.
