Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
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.
Unst is the most northerly inhabited island in the UK and there are amazing castles, Viking houses, a replica longship, standing stones, rare plants, lovely beaches, dramatic cliffs and even colourful bus shelters to visit!
We’ve been told that our previous guides to the hidden highlights of Shetland have been helpful for frequent visitors looking for something different to do! So here’s another guide, with ten more brilliant, but less well known places to go in Shetland.
Shetlanders have always had a close relationship with the sea as a source of food, transport, and trade. From 1750, Shetlanders began Haaf fishing, which involved spending 2 to 3 days at sea in big, open wooden boats, sailing 40 miles out to fishing grounds!
