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Shetland’s natural environment is exceptional by any standard. In a new book, Shetland naturalist Brydon Thomason captures the essence of Shetland, illustrating the story with outstanding photography. Read our blog (link in bio) to learn more about his love of the natural world and his practice as a guide and photographer. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @shetland_nature⁠ ⁠ #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth⁠ #wildlifephotography #scottishwildlife #naturephotography #britishwildlifephotography #splendid_animals ⁠ #otter #otters #ottersdaily #ottersofinstagram #naturephotos #scotnature #naturelover #wildlife_seekers
🚲 Shetland is a wonderful place for cycling, with the chance to boost health, fitness, and fun this winter with Love to Ride’s annual biking challenge.⁠ ⁠ Find out more via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth
⁠Calm and misty views over Shetland.⁠ 📸 @suemccallumstewart⁠ ⁠ Wonder what the weather is like in Shetland over winter? Head to the blog (link in bio) for all you need to know about Shetland's climate through the year.⁠ ⁠ #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth
📺 Have you been watching the latest series of Shetland on TV? (No spoilers!) If you'd like to find out about the real Shetland, the show’s locations, the best-selling books behind the TV series and more, head to our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #scottishdrama #crimedrama #bbcdrama #anncleeves⁠ #60north #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth
Chillier temperatures and shorter days are often associated with hibernation. Not so in Shetland, where winter activities are cosy and sociable, and locals fill the hours of darkness with a range of activities from crafting to creative writing.⁠ ⁠ Read more via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredbyShetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #instashetland #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #quietinthewild #scottishislands #unlimitedscotland #hiddenscotland #scottishwinter #FairisleKnitting #shetlandwool #shetlandwoolweek #knittersofinstagram #loveknitting #slowsimpleseasonal #coloursofshetland #knitlovewool #knittersgonnaknit #creativehappylife #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #craftsposure #simpleliving
Shetland has enjoyed many visits from orca during the month of November. Head to our blog (link in bio) for tips on responsibly enjoying orca-watching in Shetland.⁠ ⁠ 📸 Thanks to @Aimz74, @fayesherlockwild and @MatthewJBruce for sharing their photos.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #orca #orcas #killerwhale #whalewatching #wildorcas #cetacean #orcapod #whales #scottishwildlife #wildlifephotography #scottishnature #naturephotography #britishwildlifephotography #whales_orcas #orcasinthewild #shetlandphotography #shetlandlife #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #instashetland #whatshetlandmeanstome #visitshetland #shetlandersofinstagram #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth