Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
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!
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!
