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Shetland is a photographer’s dream – clear light, ever changing skies, stunning backdrops and seas that change from flat calm to wild and dramatic, sometimes within the space of an hour. Follow our link in bio for 15 unmissable photo spots in Shetland. 📸 @keith.morrison.70 📍 West Voe, Sumburgh, Shetland #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #shetlandtruenorth #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #scottishislands #everythingshetland #bbctravel #cntraveller #guardiantravelsnaps #huffpostgram #mashpics #exploringtheglobe #traveldeeper #roamtheplanet #mytinyatlas #lifewelltravelled #doyoutravel #neverstopexploring #letsgosomewhere #lovegreatbritain #visitscotland
For many visitors to Shetland, Lerwick Up Helly Aa is a one day event. In reality, around two years of prep will go into the night; planning, designing, creating and choreographing every single element. The outfits are no different, with every section being designed and handmade for that year’s squad. Follow the link in our bio to find out more! #InspiredByShetland #VisitShetland #PromoteShetland #UpHellyAa #scotland #scottishislands
No matter what the weather, hardy Shetlanders know the value of getting outdoors, embracing the elements and gulping down breaths of fresh air. There's nothing quite like it! Follow our link in bio for some outdoors inspiration. 📸 @tcj_photograph 📍 Walls, Shetland #ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredbyShetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #winterbreak #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #instashetland #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #scottishislands #unlimitedscotland #hiddenscotland #outandaboutscotland #ukcoastline #scottishnature #ScotlandsBeauty #InstaScotland #IGersScotland #vsShetland #scottishwinter #scottishsunset #sunsetonthesea #sunset_love #sunsetlover #agameoftones #seasunset
With colourful views like this, it's no surprise Shetland's ever-changing landscape is a source of inspiration for artists and creators 😍 If you're looking for a reason to visit Shetland, we've lots! Simply follow our link in bio to read them. 📸 @mattandmarti 📍 Shetland Islands #explorescotland #storiesfromscotland #ig_scot #optoutside #somewhereinscotland #hiddenscotland #thisisscotland #theslowdowncollective #icu_scotland #wildscotland #outandaboutscotland #scotlandlover #visualsofscotland #scotlandexplore #scottishislands #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland
When ewe just want to relax and enjoy the view! 😍 🐑 😉 📸 @garthscroftbressay 📍 Bressay, Shetland #sheeplove #sheepofinstagram #sheep #sheeplife #inspiredbyshetland #sheepstagram #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland
Winter frost and low-lying mist in Shetland's Tingwall valley, with gorgeous gold sunlight on it's way to warm things up 🌄 If you're keen to learn more about what Shetland's really like in winter, just head to our link in bio. 📸 @gazb159 #ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredbyShetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #winterbreak #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #instashetland #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #quietinthewild #thatauthenticfeeling #wanderseekexplore #waterandlight #scottishislands #unlimitedscotland #hiddenscotland #outandaboutscotland #ukcoastline #ScotlandsBeauty #InstaScotland #IGersScotland #vsShetland #scottishwinter