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A dusting of snow in Shetland
It has been a mild winter so far in Shetland but the last few days have seen a light dusting of snow. There is a lovely wintry feel to...
Feb 13, 2020


Plenty to explore
Shetland's famous Up Helly Aa fire festival took place last week. It happens at the end of January to celebrate the start of the longer...
Feb 3, 2020


Accommodation for Up Helly Aa
Up helly aa is a huge fire festival celebrating the end of winter and the light returning. With Vikings, all night parties and 1000...
Jan 29, 2020


Arctic visitor to the Bridge End Outdoor Centre
One day this beautiful bearded seal visited us at the Outdoor Centre Bearded seals are a rare visitor to Shetland and it is amazing to...
Nov 20, 2019


Shetland Winter light
At 60 degrees North, Shetland summers see little darkness. Nights are lit by the 'simmer dim', the summer light, when the sun barely...
Nov 7, 2019


Budget accommodation for birdwatching in Shetland
At this time of year Shetland becomes a great place for birdwatching. During the autumn bird migration many birds stop here for a rest on...
Sep 30, 2019


Bridge End Outdoor Centre from the air
A lovely view of the Bridge End Outdoor Centre from the air. The centre is located on beautiful Burra Isle in Shetland. Cost £16pppn for...
Aug 2, 2019


Shetland's midnight light
At this time of year in Shetland we enjoy daylight late into the night. We call this the simmerdim. It is am amazing experience to be...
Jun 18, 2019


Mousa at Midnight
Shetland can be a magical place in the summer. Catherine Munro writes about the storm petrels at Mousa Broch. We stepped onto the small...
May 30, 2019


Shetland in lonely planet top 10 destinations in Europe
Shetland has come in at number 6 in lonely planet top destinations in Europe. With amazing beaches, important archaeological sites and...
May 24, 2019
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