VisitShetland

Preparing Your Holiday

Doing your homework....

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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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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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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