Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Neil Robertson was the Guizer Jarl for Up Helly Aa 2015. This meant that he was the leader of the Jarl Squad; the Vikings at Lerwick’s annual fire festival. Neil kindly offered some insight into the experience!
Shetland and Orkney are naturally drawn to one another in terms of friendships and rivalries. Nowhere is this more evident than in the annual Junior Inter-county sports competition!
There are a many super museums to visit in Shetland, but we particularly recommend visiting the Shetland Museum, Scalloway Museum, Tangwick Haa Museum and Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Visitor’s Centre.
If we were asked to explain what makes Shetland special it would be hard to name just one thing! There are many different facets that make up the essence of Shetland. To explain, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why Shetland is a great place to visit!
Frankie’s Fish and Chip Shop in Brae is not only Britain’s most northerly chippie – it’s also the best! Voted No.1 Fish & Chip Shop in the UK in the National Fish & Chip Awards 2015, Frankie’s is a family run takeaway. Owner Valerie Johnson told us more…
Up Helly Aa is a spectacular fire festival that takes place in Lerwick on the last Tuesday of January. The event culminates with flaming torches thrown into a Viking Galley! Read our visitor’s guide to the day so that you don’t miss a thing!
Scalloway is home to Scalloway Castle and the inspiring Shetland Bus story. Scalloway also has a brilliant museum, and Wilma Irvine, Secretary of the Shetland Bus Friendship Society, told us more.
Most visitors to Shetland will fall in love with the amazing scenery found here. However, what do you do when it’s a rainy day in Shetland? We’ve compiled a list of things to do and places to go to make the most of your time in Shetland without getting soggy!
When people come to visit Shetland they usually visit St Ninian’s Isle, Jarlshof and Scalloway Castle. We have ten hidden gems of Shetland for you to visit – places that don’t make the front cover of the tourist brochure!
