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Competitions

Spring Competition 

VisitShetland's Spring competition, sponsored by the Swan Trust, is now CLOSED. 

The Swan

The prize is to join the 1st sailing (23rd-25th May 2008) of the new weekend package trips, onboard the Swan, and enjoy a 3 day sailing experience, visiting secluded and beautiful areas of Shetland.

During the 3 day experience you will sail to some of Shetland's most picturesque, historical, vibrant and friendly outer isles on a fully restored 100 year old fishing vessel. There will be close up trips to and around the Shetland mainland and outer isles - see the parts other visitors cannot access.  Sail where the wind takes you...

The vessel will become your home for the 3 day experience, allowing everyone the chance to crew the ship.  Also included in this unique package is all your meals… (you might even catch a fish or two and have it for dinner the same day!)  Entertainment onboard will include live music on deck, storytelling and fishing - and when ashore, you will be able to go walking, exploring, take part in tours/excursions, take part in informal social activities with locals such as dancing, exploring and listening to live music.  

The winner must also submit a written account of the trip which will be published on VisitShetland.com

Closing Date: 12pm on 28th March 2008

Terms & Conditions:

1. This competition is organised by VisitShetland.
2. This prize is for 2 people.
3. Closing date for entries is 28th March 2008.
4. The winning entry will be randomly selected by VisitShetland.
5. The competition is open to both locals and visitors.
6. Dates for the prize are 23rd May – 25th May 2008
7. Travel to/from Shetland is not included in the prize.
8. The winner must also submit a written account of the trip which will be published on VisitShetland.com
9. No cash alternative will be offered.

In addition to our web competitions, we also have a variety of competitions year round, in magazines and at festivals or events.  So watch out for your chance to win some amazing prizes including trips to Shetland!

2007 Competition Winners 

Big Chill competition; Blackwoods Distillers in association with VisitShetland 
Winner - Andrea Jenkins

Joint Autumn Promotion; VisitShetland and VisitOrkney
Winner - Julie Bullock

BBC Wildlife Magazine in association with VisitShetland 
Winner - Matthew Barton

VisitShetland Photocompetiton
1st  - Paul Burns
2nd - Andrew White
3rd - Heike Heering

Northsound Radio competition in association with VisitShetland
Winner -   Mrs Lorraine Robertson

2008 Competition Winners

VisitShetland Celtic Connections competition
Winner - Helen Hughes

VisitShetland Destinations (London) competition
Winner - Carmine Brudenell

VisitShetland Spring Competition
Winner - Jeanette Nowak

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