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Why is Shetland a hub for research?🔍️⁠ ⁠ For Professor Andrew Jennings of UHI Shetland, the islands are both a place to research and a source of inspiration. From Shetland’s rich heritage, culture and archaeology to questions about island life today, research rooted here is contributing to conversations much further afield.⁠ ⁠ Discover more about the research happening in Shetland and its international connections via our link in bio🔗
After hundreds of votes, we can finally reveal the winner of the Shetland 100 Summer Photography Competition... Gordon Ross!🎉 Congratulations, Gordon, whose incredible photo captures the dramatic cliffs of Noss from the unique perspective of his kayak. We hope you enjoy your return trip to Shetland with NorthLink Ferries ⛴️ "I grew up in Lerwick for the first two years of my life and have managed a couple of holidays in recent years, which have been wonderful experiences. With this prize, my wish is to take my family to Shetland, which is a very exciting thought." – Gordon A huge thank you to everyone who voted and to all those who submitted photos as part of the Shetland 100 Photography Competition. The Shetland 100 Ultimate Bucket List was created to inspire locals and visitors alike to explore the islands and experience everything they have to offer. While the competition may be over, the Shetland 100 continues, with plenty of experiences to enjoy throughout the year.
Need a peerie sweet treat after your hike? Shetland's got you covered.⁠ ⁠ With options from the South Mainland right to the top of the UK's most northerly Island, Unst, Shetland offers a combination of incredible landscapes and scrumptious food. ⁠ ⁠ Find out more via our link in bio🔗
"when I found myself this summer standing on the cliffs of Shetland’s Hermaness National Nature Reserve, looking directly out at the uninhabited rocky islet that poses as the final full stop of Britain, I finally understood why Romantic poets found our country’s nature so powerfully awe-inspiring." - Amelia Neath, The Independent ⁠ ⁠ Amelia's account of her visit to Hermaness this summer reflects the feelings of many who travel to the Natural Nature Reserve - including Kate Humble - who admits that the beautiful sight brought her to tears.⁠ ⁠ Start booking your bird watching trip to Shetland on Shetland.org today.
Happy Autumn! ⁠ ⁠ It's officially autumn in the UK, though Shetland doesn't do it the way everyone else does. With very few trees, our landscape doesn't turn gold and red like the rest of Scotland. What we lack in pumpkin patches, we make up for in beautiful skies, impressive storms, incredible birdwatching and hiking, and our world-famous Shetland Wool Week. And nothing says cosy autumn like a ganzie.⁠ ⁠ Discover our autumnal inspiration on shetland.org and find your True North. ⁠ ⁠ Comment "autumn" and we'll send autumnal inspiration straight to your inbox, or you can follow the link in our bio 🍂
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