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Islesburgh Exhibition
A Traditional Showcase
Shetland Music
The Islesburgh Exhibition showcases the best of Shetland traditional and contemporary arts and culture.
The Islesburgh Centre in Lerwick hosts the event, which is on from 7 - 9.30pm every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from Mid June.
The exhibition includes knitting, traditional dance, a craft fair, photography and an authentic reproduction of a traditional Shetland Crofthouse.
Teas are served.
What Next?
On This Site
- Find out about the other exhibitions of historical importance in Shetland
- Learn about the history of Shetland
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White Nights
'White Nights', Ann Cleeves' sequel to her award-winning 'Raven Black', has now been published. Don't miss a reading and signing from Ann in the Lerwick tourist office, Market Cross at 11.30am on Saturday 17th June.
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21st Century Shetland Travelogue
'Between Weathers', the new Shetland Travelogue will be launched in Lerwick on 6th June 2008...
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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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Focus on Wildlife - Spring 2008
Fair Isle is famous in spring for its huge seabird colonies and rare migrants. Shetland birder Hugh Harrop is your expert guide on the ‘Mecca’ of British birding…
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Shetland Museum shortlisted for The Art Fund Prize
The Shetland Museum and Archives on short list for The Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries 2008...
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Shetland's First Ever Festival of Nature
Organisers of Shetland’s first ever Festival of Nature, to be piloted from 4th to 12th July 2008, are calling on local businesses...
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The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
More Info (pdf)