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Has anyone checked the forecast lately? With the weather changing and more storms likely, now might be a good time to dust off the Shetland 100 checklist and complete number 79: Go beachcombing after a storm. ⁠ ⁠ To download the Shetland 100 bucket list, just click the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Let us know what you find! Happy hunting #Shetland100

Dore Holm💙⁠ ⁠ This islet sits off the coast of Eshaness in the North of Shetland's mainland. Because of it's unique shape, this geological structure has been compared to a horse or an elephant drinking water from the North Atlantic Ocean. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 - Image credit to @westhighlandjac

Over the past couple of nights, the Mirrie Dancers have been spotted all across the Shetland Isles. Our northerly location means the islands offer some of the best opportunities to marvel at dark skies in the UK during the darker months of the year.⁠ ⁠ After sunset, the skies come alive and on a clear night, you can spot major constellations, admire the moon, watch planets, and, when the conditions are right, enjoy the northern lights, known in Shetland as the ‘mirrie dancers’.⁠ ⁠ 📸Image credit to @puffinpassion at Bains Beach, Lerwick with Bressay in the background⁠ 🔗Find our top tips on how to photograph the mirrie dancers yourself via our link in bio

Without doubt, the Shetland language is one of the islands’ defining characteristics. In its essentials, it’s a form of Scots, but is noticeably influenced by Norn, the language brought by the Vikings that is still the basis of Faroese and Icelandic. Last year, Shaetlan was recognised as an official language and was given its own ISO code by SIL Global. ⁠ ⁠ What is your favourite Shetland word?

Hurry! The Lerwick 28 survey closes tomorrow, 9th October 2026! ⁠ ⁠ Find out more information about the Lerwick 28 bid with @lerwick.28⁠ ⁠ The survey and the Lerwick 28 website can be accessed by our link in bio🔗

Join Shetland Amenity Trust volunteer, Amber, as she takes us on a guided tour to the Isle of Whalsay as part of Patron on Tour for Shetland Wool Week 2026. ⁠ ⁠ There are few materials more closely woven into the fabric of a place than Shetland wool. From hill crofts to catwalks, this fine, resilient fibre has told the story of an island and its people for generations. Shetland Wool Week celebrates that heritage to the interest of both locals and visitors.⁠ ⁠ #VisitShetland #Whalsay #ShetlandWoolWeek2026