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Welcome to Shetland
Simmern Sessions
Music Throughout the Isles
A Session in The Lounge
For the visitor to Shetland who wants to hear some of this world renowned traditional music in an informal setting, there are now plenty of opportunities, thanks to the award-winning Simmer'n Sessions.
The joint initiative, operated by Shetland Arts Trust and Visit Shetland, was set up in 1999 to guarantee access to what we always knew existed - great informal sessions - and to provide ready access for the visitor who didn't know where to find them.
The initiative has greatly increased visitor access to Shetland's music by creating regular traditional music sessions in several local pubs and hotels throughout the islands during the tourist season. Additional concerts featuring local music and dance are also arranged on visiting cruise ships and special events such as 'Up-Helly-Aa' in January and the 'Shetland Race' in June.
What Next?
On This Site
- Find where the musical events are taking place with Visit Shetland’s events guide
- explore other elements of Shetland’s culture
From Other Sites
- Follow links from the Shetland Music Development Project’s website to other Shetland musicians
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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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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 May.
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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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The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
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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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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...