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Enjoy Shetland’s outdoors responsibly this summer 🌿 Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access guidance and help protect our landscapes, wildlife and communities. Learn more at outdooraccess-scotland.scot⁠ ⁠ #Shetland #RespectProtectEnjoy #OutdoorAccess #LeaveNoTrace #VisitShetland
Every spring, hundreds of Shetlanders head out with bags in hand to do what these islands have always done; look after the place they call home. ⁠ ⁠ Da Voar Redd Up is the UK's most successful community litter pick, clearing beaches, coastlines and roadsides of winter storm debris and marine litter. Over 1,900 tonnes of bruck collected since 1988. More than 20% of Shetland's population volunteering every year. Not bad for a spring clean.⁠ ⁠ This year's Redd Up runs 18–24 April 2026. Registration is open now — link in bio to sign up before 15 April.
Celebrated Shetland fiddler, teacher and composer Catriona Macdonald has returned to the islands. After performing across the globe, she left her professorial role at Newcastle University in late 2025 to take up a new position as Director of Creativity and Impact at Shetland Arts in Lerwick.⁠ ⁠ We spoke to her about the new role, and the long musical journey that’s brought her back home to Shetland. Read the blog via our link in bio.
Looking for the perfect place to stay in Shetland?⁠ ⁠ Explore stay.shetland.org, a simple way to browse and shortlist accommodation across the islands. Whether you're planning ahead, comparing options, or just getting inspired, it helps you build your own shortlist before booking directly with providers.⁠ ⁠ Have accommodation in Shetland?⁠ You can list your property for free, making it easier for visitors to discover what you offer and plan their stay.⁠ ⁠ Start exploring and shortlist your Shetland stay 👉 stay.shetland.org or via our link in bio!
What's on this April in Shetland.
Looking for some inspiration on getting out and about in Shetland this spring and summer? Whether it’s walking, cycling, fishing or surfing we have lots of information and inspiration on Shetland.org. Get inspired: www.shetland.org/visit/do/outdoors