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A dream paddle to Muckle Flugga: exploring Shetland's northern edge

Whales, lifeboats and a spectacular commute - Emily's life in Shetland

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Happy exam results day Scotland! We hope everyone got the results they were hoping for. We thought it was an excellent time to remind everyone why Shetland is such a great place to study. From marine science to english literature, UHI Shetland has a vast range of courses to interest the inquisitive mind. If you're not holding any offers at the moment, clearing is open at @@uhishetland

Lots of summer fun coming up in Shetland this August!⁠ ⁠ Find out more on our Events page on Shetland.org

Fancy seeing some cool rocks? Shetland is full of them! The 'landscapes and places' section of our Shetland 100 Checklist can provide some inspiration. ⁠ ⁠ We ask because the UK National Commission for UNESCO has released a new illustrated map featuring must-see UNESCO sites in the UK, and Shetland is one of them!🪨⁠ ⁠ To see the full map, click our link in bio

Visit our find a job page for all SIC and NHS vacancies!⁠ ⁠ 🔗: link in bio!

From the highest sheer cliffs in Britain to the best ‘hands on’ exposure of the Great Glen Fault, Shetland is packed with an incredibly varied geology spanning almost 3 billion years.⁠ ⁠ You can walk on an ancient ocean floor, explore an extinct volcano and stroll across shifting sands, all in the space of a day. Along the way you will discover some of the most stunning scenery in the UK and find out how our geology has influenced every part of life in Shetland.⁠ ⁠ Find out more via our link in bio!

16 young people from Shetland are taking part in Sail Training International’s Tall Ships Races 2026! Sailing between Stavanger in Norway and Allborg in Denmark, the trainees will race against other Tall Ships across the Skagerrak Sea and enjoy activities in host ports along the way. 10 trainees will be placed aboard Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, while 6 will be aboard the Norwegian Class A Tall Ship, Sørlandet. Sail Training Shetland has supported nearly 600 trainees to date, offering day sails free of charge and heavily subsided sailing training experiences. This is due to its volunteers, fundraising and sponsorship. Keep an eye on their progress at @sailtrainingshetland #sailtrainingshetland #swanfromshetland #thetallshipsraces