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Storytellers

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Storyteller: Lawrence TullochLawrence Tulloch
Lawrence Tulloch is a native of Yell and came from a family steeped in folklore and stories. He has worked, as a storyteller, in places as far away as America and Sweden. He is the Author of a book of folktales called ‘The Foy’ and he is an occasional broadcaster.

Storyteller: Davy CooperDavy Cooper
Davy Cooper is a native Shetlander who has spent most of his life on the islands. He has contributed to several books both as a writer and illustrator and is in regular demand as a storyteller in schools and at events throughout Shetland and beyond. He has a keen interest in the folklore of Shetland as well as its heritage both natural and cultural.

Storyteller: Bob PeggBob Pegg
Bob Pegg is a storyteller who weaves music and song into his tales. He lives in the  Highlands, and has performed and given workshops in schools, festivals, community venues and concert halls, from the Festival Hall in London, to Borgarnes in Iceland, to the Wind Dog Café on Yell.

Valerie WattValerie Watt
Valerie Watt is a Shetland storyteller with a very special friend, a trow called Peester Leetie.  She’s also regularly visited by Tushie Truncherfaece, the world's only journalist trow.  She will share some of the yarns, tales and tunes he has told her about life as a 21st Century trow.  For age 7+.

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2008 Photo Competition

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

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

Buy Shetland Knitwear

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

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

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.

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