Where is shetland

You can find out more about where to visit in Shetland, how to get around and plan the perfect break on shetland. Plan your trip around Shetland. Get friendly, local and helpful advice for your trip at Lerwick iCentre, located right in the heart of the Shetland capital. Visit Lerwick iCentre. Our iKnow partners offer local information and there are currently 9 partners accross Shetland. Visit iKnow partners in Shetland. Visit advice page. Shetland: Islands of Opportunity.

Spiggie beach, South Mainland, Shetland. Home Map of Scotland Shetland. Latest Covid info See the latest changes to the current Covid restrictions and plan and book your next trip. Visiting the islands Find out more about the latest Shetland Covid advice and the recommendation to take two lateral flow tests before visiting a Scottish island. Why Shetland is the perfect Scottish escape. See all things to do. Shetland history Opens a new window Explore 4, years of Shetland history, streching back to the Bronze Age.

Shetland ponies Opens a new window Shetland's world-famous small ponies can be seen throughout the islands - grazing by the roadside, on the beaches or on the heathery hills. Shetland on a Plate Opens a new window Enjoy a taste of Shetland and buy an online cookery lesson from chef Andrew Spence.

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Food and Drink Opens a new window Shetland takes great pride in its local food and drink and for good reason! Cycling Opens a new window Shetland has everything a cyclist could hope for, from quiet roads to spectacular scenery. Wildlife Opens a new window There is more to Shetland than just its world-famous ponies.

Traditional Music Opens a new window Shetland is renowned throughout the word for its traditional music scene. Northern Lights Opens a new window See this shimmering celestial phenomenon the islanders call the 'Mirrie Dancers'. See Shetland in a different light, with wonderful views, birdsong and crashing waves, and the evenings stretching on until midnight. Find out why this is the perfect time to head 60 degrees north for a Scottish island escape.

Experience the joy of witnessing whales in their natural habitat in Shetland. Read More. Find out more about the school system in Scotland. Find out more about universities in Scotland.

Fish farming also continues to go from strength to strength, with around 25, tonnes of salmon, mussels and other shellfish produced each year.

Despite the downturn in North Sea oil production, investment in the oil and gas sector continues unabated, with plans underway to expand and upgrade existing infrastructure at Sullom Voe oil and gas terminal. Its rugged landscape is ideal for rearing livestock, in particular Sheep, which thrive off its nutritious vegetation.

Find out more about working in Scotland. Getting around Shetland is easy. There are miles of quiet, well-maintained roads which make travelling by car simple. If visiting, there are a number of car and bike hire options available, as well as taxi firms. Mainland Shetland and the larger islands are well served by bus operators including the Zetland Transport Partnership and others. Inter-island ferries connect the surrounding islands to the Shetland mainland, allowing you to drive on and off with your vehicle, while the smaller isles are served by an eight seater Islander plane from Tingwall airport.

It is also teeming with wildlife. Species like whales and otters are rarely sighted, but seals are easy to spot, while in summer you can witness millions of nesting seabirds including guillemots, razorbills, fulmars and kittiwakes at the cliffs of Sumburgh Head, Hermaness and Noss. Further inland, miles of undulating wilderness unfurl to reveal serene lochs populated by wading birds, birds of prey circling overhead, and in the summer months, a myriad of colourful and delicate flowering plants, many unique to Shetland.

Small horses have been kept on the islands since the Bronze Age, with the harshness of the climate and their heavy workload helping them to develop into very strong and hardy animals.

First used for pulling carts, ploughing farmland and carrying goods, during the industrial revolution thousands of Shetland ponies moved to the British mainland to work in coal mines. Nowadays, the heavy-coated, short-legged animals are often ridden by children and at shows, while some miniature Shetlands have been trained as guide horses. Jump directly to the content.