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