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Inspiring Shetland
Inspiring Shetland

Inspiration from the environment, coupled with generations of skill fuel the creative craft producers of our islands.

A wide range of crafts is available, including fiddles and woodwork, ceramics, jewellery and confectionary.

Stockists and factory shops can be found throughout the islands.  Alternatively, the Shetland Crafts Association can assist with supplier information and contact details.

The main shopping areas, in the capital of Lerwick, provide a relaxing and pleasant shopping excursion.  A wide range of boutiques and gift shops provide hours of browsing opportunity amongst a collection of high quality, exclusive gifts and crafts. The two main areas for shopping in Lerwick are Commercial Street, the pretty Old Town main street, winding it's way along the waterfront of the town centre, and the Tollclock Shopping Centre area, fifteen minutes walk from the centre of town.

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  • Beltain Candles make candles from their premises in Gulberwick. It is also possible to buy on-line
  • The Burra Bears have become a fixed feature of the Shetland craft scene
  • Silversmiths still live and work on the distant island of Fair Isle
  • Hnoss Jewellery in Mossbank takes its name from hnoss, the norn name for ornament or treasture
  • Shetland Arts and Crafts are a collection of Shetland artists and craft workers
  • Traditional furniture manufacturers Paparwark furniture carry on the tradition of furniture making in Shetland
  • One of Shetland's oldest and most established jewellers are J. G. Rae's
  • Shetland fudge and Ice Cream are made from Commercial Street each day by the Shetland Fudge Company
  • Musician Donna Smith also designs stationary and cards through Donna Smith Designs
  • Victoria Gibson Knitwear can be sourced from the Peerie Shop on Lerwick's Esplanade
  • The Tait Gallery showcases the work of maritime artist Jim Tait.
  • Howard Towll is a contemporary artist/printmaker living in Shetland.

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2008 Photo Competition

2008 Photo Competition

VisitShetland are pleased to announce their fourth annual photographic competition, open to local and visiting amateur photographers. The competition seeks entries which capture the imagination and the role that the Shetland landscape plays in our cultural identity.

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Shetland Food Directory

Shetland Food Directory

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Buy Shetland Knitwear

Choose from our wide range of Shetland knitwear including Fair Isle tank tops, cushion covers and bags.  Also a range of rugs made with 100% pure Shetland wool.

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Swan Trips 2008

Swan Trips 2008

Enjoy a trip on the Swan this summer and experience the world of a resilient vessel restored to glory. Join a crew who love the sea, and be part of a learning experience!

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Treasure Returns to Shetland

Treasure Returns to Shetland

Shetland Museum and Archives welcomes St Ninian’s Isle Treasure for three month loan...

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Loganair Revive Norway Connection

Scottish airline Loganair is filling the gap left by Faroese shipping company Smyril Line when it severed Shetland's link with its Norwegian neighbours last year.

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