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Summer is a magical time in Shetland
Top wildlife spotting locations
Shetland’s best kayaking spots
Wild swimming in Shetland
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Simmer Dim - midsummer in Shetland
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Whale watching in Shetland
Mousa - home to an Iron Age Broch
Foula – The edge of the world is closer than you think
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Why Shetlanders love spring
Shetland Folk Festival: A visitor's Q&A
5 birds to look out for in Shetland in spring
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Although a Scottish icon, Highland cows are a relatively rare sight in Shetland, where you’re far more likely to spot an otter or a Shetland pony! What is your most memorable nature experience in Shetland? 📸: @shetland.through.an.iphone88
Just some of the job postings currently advertised by Shetland Islands Council and NHS Shetland on shetland.org - follow our link in bio!
Captured from above, Stanydale Temple stands as one of Shetland’s most intriguing prehistoric sites - a reminder that people have been shaping life on these islands for thousands of years. It’s just one of many remarkable places where Shetland’s past still speaks through the landscape. Discover more of Shetland’s fascinating archaeological sites in our blog via our link in bio! 📸: @skywardescape
Shetland has never been short of reasons to get outside and explore, but 2026 is adding some particularly good new ones. From the depths of the voes to fine dining straight from the land, here’s a flavour of what’s happening in 2026. On the blog now, via our link in bio!
Today is International Women’s Day, and it’s the perfect time to highlight just some of the businesses across Shetland that are run, owned and managed by women. When we say “just some”, we really mean it. Shetland is full of talented, hard-working women running shops, hairdressers, cafés, dog groomers, tour companies, accountants, tattoo studios, hotels and many more brilliant local businesses. There are far too many inspiring women to feature in one post, but this is a small snapshot of the people helping shape Shetland’s business community every day. A special mention goes to Fiona Adamson on our final slide, who is retiring after nearly 30 years of running High Level Music. Fiona has been at the heart of Shetland’s music scene for decades, supporting musicians and helping keep the islands’ rich musical tradition thriving. You can read more about the remarkable women shaping Shetland’s future in our blog via our link in bio!
A lifelong Shetland resident, Ewan is a is a graduate apprentice at Malakoff Limited but also a talented musician, playing both fiddle and guitar. Living and studying in the islands means he can pursue his passion for music alongside his career, including performing at the renowned Shetland Folk Festival. You can find out more, and watch his video via our link in bio!
