Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
In Shetland there’s a rich musical heritage, amazing scenery, superb wildlife and even Vikings! Shetland is a great place to take children and here are a few reasons why!
On the eve of the release of her novel ‘Thin Air’, author Ann Cleeves kindly explained what inspires her Shetland mystery novels starring Detective Jimmy Perez. These have been adapted into a wildly successful television series!
We’d always recommend visiting Shetland for a few days to get a full flavour of the isles. However, if one day in Shetland is all you have, here’s what we’d recommend you do with it!
We think that Foula is a lovely island – dramatic and remote (lying 20 miles to the west of the Shetland Mainland) Find out how remoteness has affected the nature and traditions of the island!
In January, one of the darkest months of winter in Shetland, fires are lit to celebrate the islands heritage. Up Helly Aa is the biggest event in Shetland, and is one of the most compelling reasons to visit. Find out the history of the event and what happens on the day here!
Jarlshof is an archaeological site located near the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland. It offers not just a glimpse back into prehistoric life as Skara Brae in Orkney does, but shows a settlement shaped by 4,000 years of human occupation. The very first people to reach Shetland probably landed not far from Jarlshof 5,000…
Kergord in Wesidale is the location of the only substantial woodland in the Shetland Islands. The trees were planted between 1909–21 by Dr. George Munro and form a 8 to 9 acre mixture of conifer and deciduous trees which survive extremely well despite enduring harsh weather during winter. Kergord now attracts woodland birds and ornithologists…
Rerwick beach, located in Dunrossness, is a popular spot to stop and take photographs. Travellers on the Scousburgh to Bigton road (on the west side of the South Mainland) can get excellent views of both Rerwick bay and the beach at Spiggie. The panoramic image above shows Muckle Sound – Rerwick bay is to the…
Scalloway Castle is a stunning building, built over five years, starting in late 1599, it was one of the most prestigious buildings in Scotland at the time. It also has a colourful history tied to the brutal Stewart family. Orkney and Shetland were under Norwegian rule until the islands were gifted to Scotland in 1468….
