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People are often surprised at how little snow (snaa) we get in Shetland, so they're even more surprised to learn how many words we have to describe the different types of snowfall. ⁠ ⁠ You better not confuse flukra with a moorie or you'll be in real trouble! ⁠ ⁠ Discover more Shetland winter words on the blog: https://www.shetland.org/blog/shetland-winter-words
A Fair Isle jumper isn't just for Christmas – it's for life!⁠ ⁠ In Shetland, our famous knitwear and Fair Isle jumpers are made to last, sometimes being handed down through the generations. We're celebrating the high-quality, long-lasting ganseys and searching for your stories of knitted heirlooms.⁠ ⁠ How old is the oldest Fair Isle knit you own? The second image is of a gansey knitted in 1953! ⁠ ⁠ Read all about it on the blog, link in bio!
Marjolein Robertson was entranced by her father’s storytelling which brought to life the many characters described in Shetland tales.⁠ ⁠ You can listen to Marjolein's retelling of 'Herman, Saxie and da Mermaid', along with three other winter stories via our link in bio.
Shetland is shaped by its people, and nowhere is that more apparent in our rural communities. Hoswick in Shetland's South Mainland shows how a strong sense of community and an enterprising spirit can combine to make a place more than the sum of its parts.⁠ ⁠ Read the blog post via our link in bio!
It can feel pretty magical on da Street this time of year🧑‍🎄 will you be in Lerwick for late night shopping tonight?