Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Shetland is one of the best places to explore Brochs – the towers of the Iron Age. They remain in many forms, from the almost complete example at Mousa, to those that are no more than scattered stones strewn on hillsides and cliff edges. Discover a few of the best brochs in Shetland.
Between 26th and 29th July, dozens of Tall Ships will arrive in Lerwick harbour as part of the Tall Ships Races 2023. We spoke to Project Manager Emma Miller to find out more about this exciting event!
In recent years, there has been a surge in visitors choosing to travel and explore new places in a motorhome or caravan. Here are our top 10 tips when visiting Shetland in a motorhome or caravan.
I’ve always been keen to visit Noss National Nature Reserve in Shetland. On a trip to Shetland we took a boat tour and got closer to 150,000 seabirds, including 22,000 gannets, than we could have ever imagined!
Shetland offers a golfing experience unlike any other with remarkable scenery and the possibility to play a round of midnight golf during ‘simmer dim’ – where the sun barely dips below the horizon. Click here to find out more about Shetland’s Golf Courses.
Travel writer Robin McKelvie visits Unst in Shetland for a tour around SaxaVord – the UK’s first vertical launch space port which will soon have a trio of launch pads firing at least 30 rockets a year into space!
Warm salads are a great winter alternative to soups – perfect for a nice healthy lunch. This recipe combines cavolo nero with sautéed sweet potatoes and toasted halloumi and is one of Misa Hay’s favourites.
Misa Hay serves this carrot cake as a welcome for her Shetland Wool Adventures groups. She receives many compliments about the cake and many requests for the recipe – we hope you enjoy it!
A recipe for lentil soup from Misa Hay, who enjoys cooking simple comfort food using as many local ingredients as possible. This winter warming treat comes with light and fluffy Shetland bannocks!
