About
Shetland
Rest
and Relaxation…
Well, for things to do to relax there's lots
going on in Shetland …
 Walking/Cycling/Touring – Could
there be a greater variety of walks or more glorious scenery
to walk, cycle or drive through?
We doubt it! Shetland offers a variety of different locations
in which to experience a quiet stroll or exhiliarating stride,
cycling fun or comfortable drive. The West Mainland offers
some wild and beautiful walks with the greatest percentage
of sunshine in Shetland. See the abandoned village of Kellister,
ancient farmsteads and field systems, drive through the pretty
villages of Aith and Walls. Experience pink beaches, secluded
bays and moorland walks. Central Mainland yields steep heather
hills and wide straight lochs. Go to the island of Burra,
go for coastline walks and stroll along beautiful shell sand
beaches,
see the voes around Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale. North
Mainland will give wild cliff scenery and dramatic rugged
landscapes. Experience Mavis Grind (which separates the North
Sea from
the Atlantic) Ronas Hill (the highest in Shetland) and Eshaness,
superb volcanic cliff scene! South Mainland for beautiful
scenery, wildlife, seabirds, cliffs and whale-watching viewpoints!
Visit
archaeological sites and tour the superb coastline. The
Islands – Three
main islands make up the northern isles, Yell, Unst and Fetlar – all
with remote and wild atmospheres. Also experience Fair Isle,
Out Skerries, Papa Stour and Whalsay each with it’s
own unique character and history. The driest months are during
April and July but locals boast that you can often experience
all four seasons in a day.
Birdspotting – Paradise.
So many and varied species – fulmars,
guillemots, puffins, gannets, lapwings, oyster catchers,
gulls, great skuas – even the rare red necked phalarope
in Fetlar – to
name but a few. Prolific and natural and set in the wild.
 Nature
- Shetland is the only place in the UK where otters can
be seen during daylight hours. In addition, it’s
not unusual to spot whales, dolphins, jellyfish, seals,
hares and polecats. Shetland contains a profusion of wildlife
to
be seen, photographed, drawn, recorded and adored. Shetland
also produces a profusion of excellent produce, fish from
the sea and lamb from the hills. Salmon and mussels are
locally
farmed. All are delicious.
Fishing - Try midnight fishing at ‘Simmer Dim’.
Also all the loch and sea fishing you can cope with.
Photography – So
much to see and capture. Photographers will be in seventh
heaven. Art
- Shetland houses a large art community, the reason being the
unusual quality, clarity
and unique luminosity
of the
light here. Plus Shetland has the Uk’s most northerly
art gallery, the Bonhoga. Golfer’s
Bliss – Again,
midnight golfing in Shetland is not unheard of during
the summer. This popular sport
flourishes here. Pony
Trekking – Ever been pony trekking
on Icelandic horses? You can here. Now for the rest part … NEXT>
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