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This weekend is the last chance to enter your Shetland 100 images with the chance of winning a great prize. ⁠ ⁠ Every entry submitted before 16 August 2026 will be entered into the prize draw to win return ferry travel for four between Aberdeen and Shetland, including cabin accommodation.⁠ ⁠ To download the Shetland 100 bucket list or enter your submissions, click the link in our bio!
Today will be the first time since 1999 that the UK will experience a significant solar eclipse 🌒⁠ ⁠ Between 6pm and 8.15pm this evening, the moon will block around 88-90% of the sun in Shetland. ⁠ ⁠ With Shetland's ever-changable weather, fingers are crossed that the clouds don't get in the way of the rare event.⁠ ⁠ Remember, never look directly at the sun! Everyone should wear special eclipse glasses when looking at the solar eclipse. If you do not have a pair, try creating a pinhole projector instead. Do not look directly at the sun, even if wearing sunglasses, and especially not through binoculars!
6 days left to send in your #Shetland100 submissions!⁠ ⁠ Share your experiences from the list for the chance to win return travel for four between Aberdeen and Shetland with cabin accommodation, courtesy of @northlink_ferries⁠ ⁠ The challenge runs until 16 August 2026 and every shared experience is a chance to inspire someone else’s next Shetland adventure.
Though it’s been an overcast summer here in Shetland, there’s still been moments of beautiful skies amongst the clouds. Start planning your trip to the islands at Shetland.org
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