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Welcome to Shetland
Welcome To Shetland
There's a different world waiting for you in Shetland:
A world where wildlife is truly wild, where otters and seals play in quiet coves, and the air is full of the sound of wild birds, crowding the jagged cliffs in huge and noisy colonies.
Being in Shetland is unlike being anywhere else, a fact that's evident from our unique culture, our dialect, our heritage, even our place names.
Our beautiful and dramatic ice carved landscape is steeped in treasures of history that go back over 6,000 years.
History and Tradition
Shetlanders have a deep sense of belonging. Our home is a place of intricate heritage, spectacular beauty and powerful spirit. For our islands, we have a great sense of pride. Find out more...
Nature and Wildlife
Shetland is a birdwatcher's paradise, and one of the most accessible wildernesses in Europe.
- Scenery |
- Bird-watching |
- Sea Mammals |
- Shetland Ponies |
- Flora |
- Beaches |
- Eco-tourism
Activities
Cool, sea air, and endless wide open spaces - Shetland is the perfect spot for a wide range of outdoor pursuits...
Music and Culture
Shetland has always been a rich source of musical talent, and is home to many world-renowned traditional musicians. The music doesn't stop at the fiddle, and there is also much more to culture than music.
Events
There is always something interesting happening in Shetland. Learn more about the many events we have to offer...
Advertising Feature
2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.
Visit our extensive website www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk or call Shetland Wildlife on 01950 422483 for a choice of over 30 holidays!
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Focus on Wildlife - Winter
As we approach the darkest days of the year, it doesn’t mean they are the dimmest for viewing wildlife! One furry critter in particular becomes far less secretive and a lot easier to see...
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The Travel Editor.com: Travel Diaries
The Travel Editor.com presents its all new Travel Diaries. Travel Diaries follows intrepid explorers Jennifer, Katherine and Kirsten as they go to the ends of the earth to feed their passion for history and travel.
Read about their voyage to Shetland onboard a luxury cruise liner.
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland's fourth annual photographic competition is now closed.
We will announce the winners shortly.
News
Fiddle Frenzy Nominated Best Event of the Year
Fiddle Frenzy 2008 has been nominated for Best Event of the Year in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards, and needs your vote to be successful!
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Fiddlers' Bid Return to Japan
Shetland ambassadors, Fiddlers Bid return to Japan this month for their second tour and to record with top Japanese artists!