Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
On the uninhabited island of Mousa you’ll see an amazing Iron Age broch, which is nearly completely intact. We took a ferry over to the island and had a brilliant family day out, seeing birds, seals and archaeological treasures!
If you are visiting the amazing cliffs at Eshaness, make sure you stop at the Tangwick Haa Museum. On our visit we received a warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed learning about what life was like for folk who lived in the area in the past.
If you only visit one archaeological site in Shetland, then it has to be Jarlshof. Located on the south tip of Shetland, this site was occupied for 4,000 years and contains buildings from many different time periods.
Shetland has a fascinating history and unique heritage. The stone-built buildings of the past remain standing and Islanders embrace their Viking heritage. Read our list of 12 historic Shetland places to visit!
The first time I visited Culswick Broch was in January and it was wonderful. I made my way to the westside of Shetland, and walked to the broch, which stands on a hillside, with a loch (and causeway to cross) on one side, and the Atlantic on the other.
The Ness of Burgi is an Iron Age blockhouse located on a precarious thin stretch of headland at the very south end of Shetland – there’s even a chain handrail to get you safely across to this dramatic historical site!
There is a wealth of fabulous books written about the heritage, history, landscape, wildlife and folk of Shetland. We’ve compiled a list of 12 books that will make fine holiday-reading and help you gain more insight during a holiday to Shetland.
Clickimin Broch is a must stop on any visit to Lerwick – a treasure to be found and explored. Children will love hiding and climbing around Clickimin Broch and there are some amazing facts to learn about the Iron Age building.
Previously we have written about some of the great places to visit in Shetland that don’t make the front cover of the tourist brochure! Read on for ten more suggestions for brilliant places to visit that are a bit more unusual and less well known!
