Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Hoswick Visitor Centre is located in Shetland’s South Mainland and has a cafe serving delicious hot and cold food, an amazing gift shop and local displays about history, weaving and fishing. Find out more about Hoswick Visitor Centre and the surrounding area!
A highlight of a trip to Shetland is the Hoswick Visitor Centre, and here you can try some of their famous, mouth-watering Tiffin. Rosemary Inkster who manages the busy Visitor Centre, kindly agreed to share the tempting and moreish recipe for the sweet tray bake!
The Shetland and Orkney islands are places where you can spot comical, colourful puffins in the summer. This bird is called a Tammy Norrie in the Northern Isles. We hope you will enjoy these 10 facts about puffins!
Shetland has many isolated standing stones dotted around the landscape. Were they ancient markers of important places or a way for fishing vessels to find their way home? Nearly all have entertaining folk tales – find out more about Shetland’s standing stones.
Oatcakes are a traditional Scottish biscuit made from simple ingredients you’ll easily find in your cupboard. This super easy and incredibly tasty recipe was given to me by my Grandad and makes for a delicious treat for the larder.
Shetland’s main town, Lerwick has a colourful and interesting past. It only became the capital of Shetland in the 1830s and began life as a ramshackle settlement built to trade with Dutch fishermen. There are many sea-salted stories to tell about Lerwick…
The dialect of Shetland and Orkney has been influenced by the islands’ Scandinavian past and Norn was the language used most commonly. Today, Scots is spoken in Shetland and Orkney, but there are a smattering of words heavily influenced by Norn. Do you know what Blyde, Braaly and Sirpin mean?
Shetland Ponies are the smallest of pony breed in the UK and can be seen in Shetland grazing on rough moorland in all weathers. It is this practice that has led the breed to be so hardy and unique. Find out ten fascinating facts about Shetland Ponies here…
Lerwick Up Helly Aa takes place on the last Tuesday of January. However if you cannot attend you’ll be pleased to learn that there are other community fire festivals which are super to see. Read on to discover what happens during Shetland’s rural fire festivals…
