Find out more about intriguing Shetland - its rich history and culture, islands and wildlife - with our Shetland blogs.
Solo travel has become increasingly popular in recent years, and Shetland is the perfect place to explore on your own! From lively festivals to outdoor adventures, here are 7 reasons why Shetland is a great location for solo travellers.
Shetland, unlike the rest of Scotland, is not known for its castles and grand houses, in fact, there are only two substantial castles and one smaller castle-like ruin in Shetland. Despite this, Shetland’s castles carry fascinating stories about oppression, tyrannical rule and feud.
Travel writer Robin McKelvie catches up with an old friend named Ruth Brownlee; an award-winning Shetland landscape painter.
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!
