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Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe, at all times of the year. The combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is unsurpassed.⁠ ⁠ Find out more via our link in bio!

Take a trip with @shetland_islands_with_leah to Skerries, an archipelago of small islands that lie on the far east of Shetland. ⁠ ⁠ 🔗: link in bio!

Eric Kilonzi moved to Shetland to take up a post as staff nurse at Gilbert Bain Hospital. He shares his experience of moving from Kenya to Shetland.⁠ ⁠ During an early trip to the local Tesco, Eric remembers standing in the supermarket, looking for food that resembled what he’d eat at home. Hesitantly, he approached a fellow shopper and asked her for guidance on how to prepare a pack of meatballs he’d found. ⁠ ⁠ He recalls: “This lady literally just stopped her shopping. And, first of all, she just introduced herself and asked how I was doing. Then she went on to explain how to prepare the meatballs step by step. She even offered to share some of her own recipes with me! That was a bit unexpected. I can’t imagine that happening in many other supermarkets around the world. That level of kindness was unexpected and heartwarming.”⁠ ⁠ Find out more on the blog via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠

Crime fiction fans, mark your calendars—Shetland Noir returns 11th to 14th of June 2026! We spoke to international crime fiction author Ann Cleeves OBE, creator of the iconic Shetland series and patron of Shetland Noir about what to expect next year. Tickets are on sale from @shetland_arts from 10am on Friday 13th of June 2025, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this gripping celebration set in Shetland’s atmospheric landscapes. #ShetlandNoir #AnnCleeves #ShetlandArts #IslandsOfOpportunity #VisitShetland #CrimeFictionFestival

Take a minute for yourself 💙 Lerwick on a calm summers evening. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland

Step into centuries of community and culture at the Old Haa in Burravoe, Yell—a museum, tearoom, garden, archive, and gallery all within a historic 17th-century laird’s house. With free entry, every visit and donation helps protect this special space and supports the Old Haa Trust’s mission to celebrate Yell’s cultural and natural heritage through exhibitions, storytelling, and learning opportunities. Inside, explore artefacts that span local history—including a piano believed to be the oldest musical instrument in Shetland, partly paid for by Sir Walter Scott. Outside, enjoy a peaceful garden, easily accessed from the side of the museum and open year-round. 📅 Open 6 April – 5 October 2025 🕒 Mon–Sat 10 am–4 pm | Sun 2 pm–5 pm 🎟️ Free entry (donations welcome) #OldHaaMuseum #VisitYell #ShetlandHeritage #islandsofopportunity