Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Visiting the Old Haa Museum in Yell is like stepping back in time, and you can easily spend a few hours browsing the local artefacts, which paint a vivid picture of life in Shetland in the past.
Shetland Jewellery create beautiful and unique jewellery in their workshop in Weisdale. NorthLink Ferries had a lovely time chatting to workshop manager Sophie Whitehead who told us more about what inspires the talented team who work there.
Muckle Flugga is Britain’s most northerly lighthouse which stands precariously on a series of sharp rocks jutting out of the sea. Read on for an insight into the tough lives of the men who kept the light shining!
The Out Skerries are located 24 miles east of Shetland’s capital, Lerwick. They are made up of three small islands (Bruray, Housay and Grunay) and several skerries. Find out more about the sites, history, birds and wildlife of Out Skerries.
The Shetland Fudge Company has a huge range of confectionery including fudge, truffles, tablet, Puffin Poo, preserves and gourmet mallow made entirely by hand. We caught up with the owners to find out more!
Hillswick Wildlife Sanctuary cares for sick, injured and abandoned seals, otters and cetaceans with a focus on releasing them back into the wild. We spoke to Jan Bevington to find out how it all started.
Fetlar is known for the ancient dyke that divides the island and called The Garden of Shetland because it is carpeted with wild flowers in Summer. Fetlar is also known for the Red Necked Phalarope that call the island their home.
Hugh Harrop set up Shetland Wildlife in 1993 as a wildlife and photography holiday business. Since then Hugh’s customers have had some unforgettable experiences with Shetland’s wildlife, including orca!
Hufsie cake is a delicious light spiced fruit cake which originates from the Shetland island of Whalsay. Rachel A Davis, blogger and photographer from www.vagabondbaker.com kindly shared her recipe with NorthLink Ferries!
