Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
The parish Sandsting (including Aithsting) is cut along the coast into sections by long bays. Located on the Westside of Shetland, Aithsting and Sandsting are recommended for their scenery, with new views around every corner. The landscape is wild and hilly, mostly covered with heather and moss. The parish is bordered by Sandness and Walls to…
Bressay is an island situated to the east of Lerwick Harbour (sheltering it from the elements) – the ferry crossing there only takes a few minutes. Bressay is quite different from the rest of Shetland, with fertile soil and rounded hills. Noss is a Nature Reserve – a superb island to see seabirds on dramatic cliffs…
Delting and Nesting are old parishes of Shetland to the north of Lerwick, which have dramatic scenery including tall hills, steep valleys, twisting landscapes and the isle of Muckle Roe. Sullom Voe oil terminal is located in Delting and settlements include Voe, Brae, Catfirth, Skellister, Gletness, Billister, Kirkabister, and Laxfirth in Nesting. Vidlin can be…
The most southerly Shetland island is full of character and is a birdwatcher’s paradise!
Fetlar has an abundance of wildlife and an ancient dyke which divides the island in two.
Read about this unique island and its attractions; Gaada Stack, Sneug and Kame.
Shetland’s capital and the port for the ferry from Aberdeen.
Joined to the rest of Shetland’s mainland by Mavis Grind (a narrow bit of land, only wide enough to support a road) is Northmavine. It is the northernmost part of the Shetland mainland, and is famed for having some of the island’s best scenery. Northmavine has Shetland’s highest hill, Ronas Voe, stunning cliff scenery at…
A group of three rocky islands best explored by foot.
