Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Once the capital of Shetland, Scalloway, which is well sheltered from the Atlantic, still has a very healthy fishing industry and is the location of the North Atlantic Fisheries College. Dominating the village is Scalloway Castle, an impressive structure built by Patrick Stewart. In Scalloway the Shetland Bus memorial can be found – commemorating the Norwegian fishing vessels…
Sumburgh Head, Jarlshof, St Ninian’s Isle and Mousa broch.
The northernmost inhabited Shetland island has a rich Viking heritage.
Da Wastside is a landscape of hilly moorland and small lochs.
Includes Weisdale Mill, Kergord Woods and the Loch of Girlsta.
‘The Bonny Isle’ is covered with wildflowers in summer.
The second largest Shetland island, over two thirds of Yell’s land is dominated by peat.
