Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Due to the popularity of our other ’10 gems’ blogs, we’ve compiled another list of Shetland’s best lesser-known sites. Continue reading for some ideas for off-the-beaten-track yet underrated destinations that you should visit!
Join Gemma and Campbell Kerr of highlands2hammocks as they fulfill their dream of visiting Shetland, home to the legendary Up Helly Aa festival. Follow their adventure as they seize the opportunity of a lifetime in January 2024!
From fiery festivals to watching powerful waves thrash ashore, travel writer Robin McKelvie shares his favourite reasons to visit Shetland during the colder winter months.
The TV police series Shetland is a great drama which showcases the natural beauty of Shetland, touching on its rich layers of culture and myth too. Robin McKelvie looks at other TV programmes and movies which have been inspired by the magical Shetland Islands.
Nestled amidst the rugged and wild landscapes of Shetland, a delicate tapestry of wildflowers paint the islands with vibrant hues and fragrant scents. Here we uncover the enchanting world of some of Shetland’s wildflowers.
With their diminutive size, thick fluffy coat and cheeky personalities, ponies are one of Shetland’s most iconic residents. Author Catherine Munro tells us more about Shetland ponies. Did you know they are excellent weather forecasters?
With almost 1700 miles of coastline, and nowhere more than 3 miles from the sea, the ocean has profoundly shaped life in Shetland. Author Catherine Munro tells us about archaeology along the coastline of Shetland.
Born and raised in Shetland, Christine De Luca’s poetry is steeped in the rich linguistic heritage of the islands. Her work is a testament to the enduring influence of Shetlandic, a dialect that bears the imprints of Norse, Scots, and Norn, and is at the heart of the islands’ cultural identity. We hope you enjoy…
Christine De Luca, a Scottish poet and novelist born and raised in Shetland, spent her formative years in Waas (Walls) on the west side of the mainland. Here she shares Shetland Childhood Christmas memories.
