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. NEXT>

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