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Fiddle Frenzy - Live Wir Tradition
Fiddle Frenzy 4th – 10th August 2008 
Aly Bain
Aly Bain"So much to do - so little time. What a fantastic week"
Fiddle Frenzy is a celebration of the music and musicians that have made Shetland one of the worlds most highly acclaimed fiddle playing regions. A must for all fans of traditional music.
"Fiddle Frenzy is the best event I've been to – not just in Music."
Moving into its fifth highly successful year, Shetland's Fiddle Frenzy is a two part event. Fiddle school and Fiddle and Cultural festival.
Shetland’s fiddle School is a marathon seven-day (and night) event, offering 'students' the opportunity to learn, and immerse themselves in, fiddle music Shetland style with some of our best and most famous tutors and musicians. Followed by concerts and late night sessions. Nobody is excluded. We offer everything from 'absolute beginners' courses, to those aimed at more experienced players. Giving you a unique and very personal experience.
Our students have come from all over the world to experience this event,
“you folks planned and put together a wonderful week ….I think my playing has been elevated…” Jane Winchester USA
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2008 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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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 June.
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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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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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Shetland Museum shortlisted for The Art Fund Prize
The Shetland Museum and Archives on short list for The Art Fund Prize for museums and galleries 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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The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
More Info (pdf)