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Welcome to Shetland
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Shetland's a great place for an active family holiday. Our 15 inhabited islands are amazingly busy - there's always something interesting going on and the long days of summer are the peak time for outdoor activities. We promise: you'll never run out of things to do.
Walking
You're welcome to walk over most of our heathery hills and 900 miles of spectacular coastline (there's even a guidebook by a man who knows - Peter Guy has tramped all of it!) Find out more about walking in Shetland.
Cycling
Shetland roads are wide open to the touring cyclist: smooth surfaces, light traffic, friendly folk and unforgettable vistas...
Off road there's some superb country for bikers: hill tracks, old quarries ... and some very challenging peat bog! Find out more about cycling in Shetland.
Golf
Fancy teeing off at midnight? No problem in Shetland's 'Simmer Dim' (midsummer twilight). Surrounded by beautiful scenery, our three island courses just love getting visitors and offer a golfing experience out of the ordinary. Find out more about round-the-clock Golf in Shetland
Trout Fishing
Anglers just can't believe Shetland when they find it first. If you're feeling energetic, you can fish a dozen lochs a day at astonishingly low fees. With over 400 to choose from, however, you may spend quite a lot of time making your mind up. Learn more about trout fishing in Shetland.
Sea Angling
Shetland is one of Europe's richest fishing grounds and that's reflected in the catches of mackerel, coley, ling and other ground fish landed at our traditional 'Eela' competitions. We won't just offer to take you out fishing; show the slightest interest and we'll insist on it! Read about sea angling in Shetland.
Sailing
Dinghy sailing is hugely popular in Shetland, where traditional sailing and rowing regattas are a big part of summer social life. Visiting crew are always welcome in weekly races at clubs around the islands - and the wind surfing is out of this world.
Surfing
There's some wonderful surfing on the three beaches right next to Sumburgh Airport at the southern tip of the islands. Local surfers can show you many other good spots for Britain's most northerly 'barrels'.
Diving
We have to admit the water in Shetland is a little too bracing for some tastes, but don a wetsuit against the chill and you'll discover some of the best snorkelling and sub-aqua territory on Britain. As well as the many brilliant wreck sites there's some extraordinarily beautiful scenic diving all around the coast. Find out more about sub-aqua activities in Shetland.
Photography
It's just as well they invented digital cameras. It could bankrupt you, using film to photograph all this stunning scenery and wondrous wildlife. The light is very special and there's lots of it. We know a man who once had a '36-roll day' at one of our nature reserves. Bring a spare memory card! View stunning scenes of Shetland to get some inspiration.
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2009 Photo Competition
VisitShetland is pleased to announce the launch of their 5th annual photocompetition. This year's theme is 'Shetland's Wild Side'.
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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.
Visit our extensive website www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk or call Shetland Wildlife on 01950 422483 for a choice of over 30 holidays!
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Blue Sky Holidays
Don't miss the opportunity to join an art holiday experience with Blue Sky Studios this summer! There will be different locations for inspiration and the chance to use charcoal, inks, pencil and watercolour.Feature
Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival
Shetland's 2nd Nature Festival is set to start this Friday until 12th July. Don't miss this opportunity to join a variety of specialised wildlife tours with local rangers, photography sessions and expert talks.
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Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival
Building on the success of the launch of the Volcano Trail and Geopark Shetland website, Geopark Shetland is holding a number of exciting events to celebrate this years’ Shetland Nature Festival.
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Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition
In 2010, Shetland will host a Hamefarin (homecoming), welcoming Shetlanders from all around the world back to their home islands. As part of the celebrations Shetland Museum and Archives is developing a special exhibition and are appealing for images and objects relating to Shetland emigrants. (Above photo: Laurence and Ester Ward on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, August 1954)
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Shetland in the Viking World: Exciting conference in Shetland this summer
Shetland Amenity Trust is to hold an exciting Viking conference, which will explore Shetland’s place in the Viking world, from the 16th - 19th July 2009.