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Welcome to Shetland
Major Events
Our music sessions are world famous, our pubs are friendly and our shows and festivals lively.
There are six major events to enjoy which take place at different times throughout the year.
The first of these is the Lerwick Up Helly Aa, the largest of the islands' fire festivals, which is on the last Tuesday of January. The Folk Festival, offering an eclectic international programme, runs for four days around the beginning of May. Around midsummer, we have the Johnsmas Foy, which celebrates Shetland's maritime heritage and is a feast of music, arts, outdoor activities and sport; it also features the Bergen-Shetland Races. The Walk Shetland Week, an opportunity to enjoy Shetland's superb landscapes, takes place in August. In October, there's a Food Festival that celebrates Shetland's wonderful natural ingredients; it overlaps with another important musical event, the Accordion and Fiddle Festival.
You'll see outstanding musicianship not only at the Folk Festival, the Johnsmas Foy and the Accordion and Fiddle Festival. Great playing can be heard at the many regular musical events and sessions on the islands. Our award-winning Simmer n' Sessions are a chance to enjoy Shetland's music in the relaxed setting of a local pub. There's no easier way to experience the excitement and passion that is at the heart of Shetland's musical culture.
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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
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.
Visit our extensive website www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk or call Shetland Wildlife on 01950 422483 for a choice of over 30 holidays!
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland are pleased to announce their fourth annual photographic competition, open to local and visiting amateur photographers. The competition seeks entries which capture the imagination and the role that the Shetland landscape plays in our cultural identity.
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Shetland Food Directory
From lamb to seafood, Shetland's produce is considered a benchmark for quality. A new website, The Shetland Food Directory, lists sources of fine Shetland food and drink and some of the wonderful places to eat out in Shetland.
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Buy Shetland Knitwear
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Choose from our wide range of Shetland knitwear including Fair Isle tank tops, cushion covers and bags. Also a range of rugs made with 100% pure Shetland wool.
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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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Treasure Returns to Shetland
Shetland Museum and Archives welcomes St Ninian’s Isle Treasure for three month loan...
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Loganair Revive Norway Connection
Scottish airline Loganair is filling the gap left by Faroese shipping company Smyril Line when it severed Shetland's link with its Norwegian neighbours last year.