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By the end of April, Shetland’s skies stretch from glowing sunrise to golden sunset, with 14-16 hours of daylight each day. A sure sign that summer is just over the horizon! ☀️🌅⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re walking a windswept beach, spotting seabirds at Sumburgh Head, or catching the evening light slipping behind the hills, these longer days bring more time to explore and more reasons to get outside.⁠ ⁠ Come see the islands in a new light. ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Whatever time of year you visit, the Shetland weather can keep us all guessing! 🌦️ That’s why we’ve pulled together a guide to help you pack well for every season.⁠ ⁠ Read the blog via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

If you’re spotting green bags along Shetland’s roadsides this week, you’re seeing the UK’s longest-running and most successful voluntary spring clean in action. ⁠ ⁠ Da Voar Redd Up is run by Shetland Amenity Trust and sees over 20% of the population take part each year, clearing more than 1,900 tonnes of bruck (that’s litter) from our beaches, roadsides, and wild spaces.⁠ ⁠ Head to our link in bio to find out more. ⁠ ⁠ @shetlandheritage ⁠ ⁠ #dvru2025 #davoarreddup #dvru #davoarreddup2025 #dunnachuckbruck #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Win a Shetland getaway for two — return flights, a two-night stay at the Scalloway Hotel, top-notch dining, a sauna with a beach view at St Ninian’s, and a boat tour to Noss to see its dramatic seabird cliffs.⁠ ⁠ Unforgettable scenery, standout food, and fresh island air.⁠ 👉 Enter via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Meta or Instagram.⁠ The prize draw closes at 11.59pm on Friday 9th May 2025. The winner will be drawn at random and notified by Friday 16th May 2025. Full T&C's are on the website.⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Shetland’s music scene offers live performances all year round, and 2025 is packed with events worth marking on your calendar. In May we have the legendary Shetland Folk Festival, now in its 43rd year.⁠ ⁠ These images give just a glimpse of what’s in store. Head to our link in bio to explore more festivals, concerts and sessions happening across the islands in 2025.⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Daffodils in the breeze and signs of spring across the islands.⁠ Wishing you a happy Easter from Shetland. 🌼⁠ ⁠ Learn more about spring in Shetland via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth