Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
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.
Reestit Mutton is a traditional Shetland way of preserving mutton with salt and this delicious soup is the most common way you’ll encounter it during a Shetland visit. It could very likely be called Shetland’s national dish!
Looking for ponies, puffins, otters, orcas, geology or Vikings in Shetland? We’ve written a handy guide to the Shetland islands which should answer your questions and point you in the right direction!
For many people, visiting Shetland to see the Viking fire festival Up Helly Aa is firmly on their bucket list. It’s a spectacular event which culminates with the burning of a Viking galley and it is easier to see than you might think!
With amazing landscapes to see and free activities to keep the family entertained, Shetland can be a place where you can go on amazing adventures without needing to spend a penny!
Throughout history Shetlanders have relied on the sea to fill their larder. The heathery landscape is also ideal for sheep farming. When visiting Shetland, try to sample some of the unique food here.
We were lucky enough to spend a bit of time on Yell in Shetland in summer. This is an island with dramatic views, a lovely coastline, lots of moorland, many single track roads, some amazing sights of interest and unbeatable welcomes.
