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Preparing Your Holiday

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Holiday Planning
Holiday Planning

visitshetland.com is aimed at helping you prepare for your holiday.  There are many aspects which you will want to consider when planning your holiday to Shetland.  We are happy to send you a holiday preparation pack, free of charge, for your reference and planning.

The pack will contain detailed information on Shetland, travel by air and sea, activities, major events, mail order, and plenty of pictures to let you get a feel for our islands.

Our mail order service offers a wide selection of specialist books, guides, maps, souvenirs and merchandise.  Our video is also available through mail order for rental or purchase.

Key planning areas you may wish to consider are:

Accommodation

Choose from an extensive range on-line, check our holiday pack, or ask us to directly to source accommodation for you.

Travel to Shetland

With options by sea or by air, and with connections from all major Scottish cities - access could not be easier.

Travel within Shetland

Getting around Shetland is straightforward by all manners of transport, mainly due to the excellent public transport, roads and ferries network.

Eating and drinking

Where would you like to eat out and what on arrival?  Shetland has a wide choice of dining establishments for eating out, and lots of excellent quality produce for eating in.

Activities and entertainment

Shetland has a truly vibrant events calendar, with plenty of organised activities and events.  Alternatively, check out what is available, and you can pick and choose where you wish to turn up.

Tours and trips

By sea and by land tours and trips ensure plenty of choice within Shetland and around our coastline.  Scheduled and charter trips are available, ensuring it fits your schedule.

Crafts, gifts and souvenirs

Shetland produces some beautiful examples, many of which can be found in several of the boutique shops.  In addition, crafts and workshops are scattered across the islands.  Don't miss out on some quirky souvenirs and beautiful gifts.

Equipment and clothing

Some special interests and activities may need specialist equipment and clothing.  Contact us or check out the special interest sections for advice.

Make sure you come into the Central Visitor Centre on arrival - we promise to greet you with a warm smile and expert local knowledge.

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2009 Photo Competition

2009 Photo Competition

VisitShetland is pleased to announce the launch of their 5th annual photocompetition.  This year's theme is 'Shetland's Wild Side'.

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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland

2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland

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Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.

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Blue Sky Holidays

Don't miss the opportunity to join an art holiday experience with Blue Sky Studios this summer!  There will be different locations for inspiration and the chance to use charcoal, inks, pencil and watercolour.

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Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival

Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival

Shetland's 2nd Nature Festival is set to start this Friday until 12th July.  Don't miss this opportunity to join a variety of specialised wildlife tours with local rangers, photography sessions and expert talks.

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Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival

Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival

Building on the success of the launch of the Volcano Trail and Geopark Shetland website, Geopark Shetland is holding a number of exciting events to celebrate this years’ Shetland Nature Festival.

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Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition

Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition

In 2010, Shetland will host a Hamefarin (homecoming), welcoming Shetlanders from all around the world back to their home islands.  As part of the celebrations Shetland Museum and Archives is developing a special exhibition and are appealing for images and objects relating to Shetland emigrants. (Above photo:  Laurence and Ester Ward on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, August 1954)

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Shetland in the Viking World: Exciting conference in Shetland this summer

Shetland Amenity Trust is to hold an exciting Viking conference, which will explore Shetland’s place in the Viking world, from the 16th - 19th July 2009.

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