Most visitors to Shetland never manage to visit Unst. It’s the most northerly inhabited island in all of Scotland, but it’s more than worth the effort it takes to reach. The scenery is outstanding, the history fascinating, the wildlife remarkable and the people unbelievably welcoming. Did I mention there’s even Read more
Anybody who spends time in Shetland is going to visit Lerwick at some point. It makes a perfect base to explore Scotland’s most northerly archipelago, but it’s more than just somewhere to lay your head. Any time I’m lucky enough to be in Shetland, I dedicate at least a day Read more
Scotland has its fair share of fantastic winter traditions, but there’s no celebration quite like Up Helly Aa! Experiencing Shetland’s Viking-themed fire festival is something that lives long in the memory. I’ve witnessed the Burning of the Clavie, Stonehaven Fireballs, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and hundreds of Burns Suppers, but Up Helly Read more
As Scotland’s most northerly islands, set well apart from the mainland by the turbulent North Sea, Shetland folklore was always going to be fascinating. These islands have a history as dramatic as the landscape and climate, and its evident in the stories that have been passed down. With very long, Read more
When you say you’re visiting Orkney in winter, some people might give you strange looks. They’ll tell you that it’s the wrong season; nothing’s open, the weather’s horrible. Well they’re clearly not in the know, because winter in Orkney can be a fantastic time to explore! Yes, the weather is Read more
I’ve wanted to explore Shetland for such a long time, but it takes a bit of effort to get there, so I knew I had to make any trip count. When Promote Shetland asked me about visiting Shetland in winter, I couldn’t believe my luck. I’ll be honest, I had Read more