Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Did you know that over 1 million seabirds arrive and nest on Shetland’s cliffs? The croft land, lochs and sandy beaches of Shetland are also very attractive to a variety of birds. Read our beginner’s guide to 30 birds to see in Shetland.
Laurie Goodlad, a tour guide from ‘Shetland with Laurie’ took the midnight trip to Mousa to see Storm Petrels return to their nests within the walls of the Iron Age building, Mousa Broch. Read on if you love bucket-list experiences!
Laurie Goodlad, a tour guide from ‘Shetland with Laurie’ walked to the Stones of Stofast in Lunna Ness on the east side of Shetland. This walk takes you across a scenic hillside to massive house-sized boulders.
Visiting Shetland is a real treat for photographers; make sure you don’t forget your camera when visiting! We hope you enjoy our 25 stunning pictures of Shetland’s dramatic landscape, birds, ponies, Vikings, ancient monuments, cliffs and beaches!
Shetland and Orkney have been populated for over 6000 years, and the languages spoken there have changed many times. However Old Norse has had the greatest influence on modern place names. Find out what the island and house names of Shetland mean!
NorthLink Ferries asked P6 and P7 pupils to tell us five reasons why they think the Shetland Islands are a great place to visit. This article, written by Ailee Burgess, aged 11, is a brilliant insider’s guide to Shetland!
Visitors to Shetland in autumn and winter will hope to see the Northern Lights. If you’d like to take good photos of these curtains of green and red light swaying and shifting in the night sky, you may find that it is easier than you might think!
Shetland Fire Festivals can be difficult to take good photos of. They take place during the winter on dark nights and feature lots of movement, as Jarl Squads march quickly with bright flaming torches. However we have some camera tips that may help you!
With dramatic scenery in spades, miles of heathery moorland and lovely sandy beaches, the Shetland Islands are a fantastic place to take your dog. We asked Sara from the Lerwick Terminal about her dog Dougal’s favourite walks.
