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Shetland Photos
Shetland's dramatic landscape and unspoilt environment make it a photographer's paradise. Photographers say that the best light is with a low sun - making the lingering sunsets during Shetland's 'simmer dim' perfect for getting those impressive holiday snaps.
Below are galleries of stunning Shetland scenes by various photographers:
VisitShetland.com Image Database
Photos of Shetland from various sources. Some images available free for use by press, media and eductation establishments.
Patrick Dieudonne
A very large gallery of outstanding Shetland landscape and wildlife photos by this visiting French photographer.
Dave Donaldson
Dave Donaldson has lived in the Shetland Isles for the last twelve years after moving from London. He studied in Scientific Illustration and worked in the exhibition industry for a number of years before deciding to jump on the 07:00 from Kings Cross, to board the North boat finally arriving at the island he now calls home.
Billy Fox
Billy Fox is a native Shetlander who is becoming well known for his photography. Billy says his site "could be looked upon as a bit of a window on Shetland scenes, activities, and events.."
David Gifford
Photoblog of a talented Shetland photographer, regularly updated with fresh photos of Shetland landscapes, birds, otters, ponies, seals and other Shetland wildlife.
Hugh Harrop
The website of an accomplished Shetland-based wildlife photographer, featuring everything from Killer Whales to the Northern Lights. Large stock library.
Ivan Hawick
Ivan is a local photographer who takes advantage of Shetland's location for the best Northern Lights photo opportunities available in the UK and is building up an extensive collection of Northern Lights images from around the Isles. The site also features Shetland landscapes and wildlife.
Tom Kidd
Acclaimed photographer Tom Kidd's archive of black and white photos gives a moving and insightful journey into the relationship between the Shetland Islands and oil over the last 25 years.
Phatsheep Photography
Highly creative images of Shetland by a talented local photographer, with prints available to buy on the website.
David Richardson
Beautiful images of the spectular island of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the UK.
Shabu Images
A selection of black and white, HDR and colour photos from talented local man Gary Buchan. Images include animals, landscapes, birds, houses and natural surroundings.
Austin Taylor
Austin concentrates on landscape, wildlife and other environmental work and displays some of his original work in his "viewpoints" gallery. He also enjoys photographing local events and people.
Bobby Tulloch
Bobbytulloch.com is run by Old Haa Trust in Yell in memorial to the renowned naturalist - one of Shetland's best ambassadors. Contains over 750 wildlife and landscape images from the Bobby Tulloch image collection.
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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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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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The Centre for Nordic Studies
A new campus is to be set up in Lerwick for the new interdisciplinary Centre for Nordic Studies.
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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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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...