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Shetland is famed for its natural beauty and wildlife. Please help us keep it that way and ensure your own safety by following these simple guidelines.

• Use stiles and gates to cross fences and walls. Fasten all gates you have opened.
• Ask permission to enter crofting and agricultural land.
• Keep to paths across crofting and agricultural land. Take particular care not to walk through fields of cultivated grass as this is a very important crop in Shetland.
• Avoid disturbing the livestock, especially at lambing time. Obey any notices forbidding dogs.
• Do not leave litter and guard against all risk of fire.
• Be careful not to pollute water supplies.
• Do not disturb nesting birds, especially those which nest on the ground.
• Respect wildlife and refrain from picking wild flowers.
• Drive carefully, particularly on single-track roads.
• Exercise consideration when parking on country roads and be careful not to obstruct access roads.
• Take care when walking along cliff tops as the edges can be crumbly and dangerous.
• Walkers should always take warm clothes. Wind and waterproof clothing and wear strong shoes or boots.
• Let someone know where you are walking.
• Respect the life of the countryside.

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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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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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