Foula, Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-01-13 | Foula - a remote island lying 20 miles west of the Shetland Mainland covers five square miles and has five distinctive peaks, including one of the highest sheer sea cliffs in Britain – Da Kame (1,233ft). Foula is said to be 'on the edge of the world'. Explore Foula with this Shetland dialect poem.-------------------------------------Find out more about Shetland as a place to live, work, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our mailing list: shetland.org/signupJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Shetland lambs Promote Shetland 2024-05-07 | Leaping into the Shetland golden hour like 🐑☀️#promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth #whatshetlandmeanstome #sheeplove #sheepofinstagram #sheep #sheeplife #sheepstagram
South Mainland Up Helly Aa 2024 procession and burning Promote Shetland 2024-03-14 | Enjoy an overview of the torchlit procession and galley burning from the South Mainland Up Helly Aa 2024. SMUHA is the most southerly of the Shetland Fire Festival Season and takes place in mid-March each year.To discover more about Up Helly Aa and the 11 other winter fire festivals visit shetland.org/fire-------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandFind out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
The Shetlanders: the home-restoring joiner Promote Shetland 2024-02-28 | Jay Wyllie’s joinery skills helped him embark on a valuable career when he moved to Shetland and they are also put to use renovating the home he and his partner bought together. Jay speaks about his career, and quickly becoming embedded in the Shetland community, including taking part in an Up Helly Aa Jarl's Squad.----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: /livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: /livingworkingshetland Follow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Geopark Shetland – billions of years in the making Promote Shetland 2024-02-21 | Geopark Shetland has UNESCO Global Geopark status recognising the rich and varied earth heritage spanning almost three billion years, which is dramatic, beautiful, and still influences life in the islands today. With rocks of every era from the Precambrian to the Carboniferous, Shetland’s geology is more diverse than any similar sized area in Europe. Where else can you walk on ancient oceanic crust, explore an extinct volcano and stroll across shifting sands in the space of a day?To discover more about visiting Shetland, or planning a permanent move to our incredible Islands of Opportunity visit shetland.org----------------- #islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland's geology here - www.shetland.org/geoparkFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetland Join our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
High Level Hot Club Promote Shetland 2024-02-09 | Barely out of primary school when they formed, High Level Hot Club have been a regular fixture on Shetland live music scene for several years. We caught up with them to hear about how they’ve benefited from the abundant cultural opportunities Shetland's fantastic musical community offers.The band's years of hard practice have been rewarded with countless live performance opportunities – at regular young musicians’ showcases at various venues.They’ve also enjoyed regular slots at the Shetland Folk Festival and supported award-winning musical kindred spirits Rose Room, from Edinburgh, on two visits to the islands.----------------- #islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.org Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetland Join our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: / livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: / livingworkingshetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Lerwick, Shetland Up Helly Aa 2024 - your thoughts Promote Shetland 2024-01-31 | Hear from some visitors their thoughts on Lerwick Up Helly Aa's daytime procession. Find out more about Shetland's fire festivals at shetland.org/fire
Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2024 - torchlit procession and galley burning Promote Shetland 2024-01-31 | From the dramatic light-up when a thousand flaming torches are ignited, through to the spectacular burning of the replica Viking galley – we’ve captured the highlights of the Lerwick Up Helly Aa procession and burning. If you think the film is captivating, imagine being there to hear the crackle of the flames, smell the torches and feel the heat of the galley burning. If Up Helly Aa is not on your bucket list, what is?shetland.org/fire
Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2024 - torchlit procession and galley burning Promote Shetland 2024-01-31 | From the dramatic light-up when a thousand flaming torches are ignited, through to the spectacular burning of the replica Viking galley – we’ve captured the highlights of the Lerwick Up Helly Aa procession and burning. If you think the film is captivating, imagine being there to hear the crackle of the flames, smell the torches and feel the heat of the galley burning. If Up Helly Aa is not on your bucket list, what is?shetland.org/fire
Live from Shetland: Lerwick Up Helly Aa 2024 torchlit procession and galley burning Promote Shetland 2024-01-30 | Join Promote Shetland for live coverage from the Lerwick Up Helly Aa evening procession. The event begins at 7.30pm UK time and the livestream will begin broadcasting shortly before. A replay will be available afterwards. Find out more at shetland.org/fire or uphellyaa.com
Shetland Music Night Promote Shetland 2024-01-30 | Join us for a Shetland Music Night … celebrating the best of Shetland’s incredible musical talent across a wide range of styles. We take you on a tuneful odyssey, exploring how the islands’ dramatic scenery and thriving cultural scene influences the music made by Shetlanders, and journey through the genres from the traditional to the cutting edge. Whether you’re a fan of folk, alternative rock, indie or rockabilly – Shetland has it all. Discover more about the bustling music scene and what’s on in Shetland, including the various music festivals and gigs, at https://www.shetland.org.⏱ TIMESTAMPS ⏱00:00:00 Introduction00:00:50 Amy Laurenson - Shetland Reels (trad tunes/contemporary arr) 00:05:11 May & Mackie - Long Way Down the Road (Country) 00:08:27 The Revellers - Skeletons (folk-rock) 00:14:03 Interviews - Arthur Polson, Amy Laurenson, Magnus Bradley, Chris Thomson, Kevin Henderson 00:14:41 Isaac Webb Trio - Outta Luck (Rockabilly) 00:18:09 Haltadans - Crossing da Floddens (trad) 00:22:44 Freda Leask - Ghost Notes (Acoustic / Americana) 00:26:33 Interviews- Fread Leask, Tom Smith00:26:53 Ross & Ryan Couper - Marie Claire (Fiddle/Guitar) 00:30:25 The Dirty Lemons - Four Dog Night (Indie Rock) 00:34:22 Adam Guest- Dark July (indie folk)00:37:15 Interviews- Jonny Polson, Zdenka Mlynáriková 00:37:54 Vair - The Orkney Butcher (folk/trad) 00:42:50 Zdenka - Slow Down Time (songwriter) 00:44:43 High Level Hot Club - Performance and interview (Gypsy Jazz) 00:47:19 The Fiction - Dead End (Alternative rock) 00:51:30 Interviews - Barry Nisbet, Tim Matthew, Jonny Polson, Amy Laurenson, Aidan Peterson 00:51:57 Ten Tonne Dozer - Roo Shooter (heavy rock) 00:55:51 Rack & Ruin - Tushkar Set (Trad) 00:59:08 Renzo Spiteri & Ben Murray - She Won't Wait (Percussion / sound art) 01:02:41 The Magic Money Tree Band - The Temporary (indie) 01:06:21 Interviews - Barry Nisbet, Ross Couper, Callum Anderson, Freda Leask, 01:06:45 Forgotten Sons - Cold as a Stone (rock) 01:09:57 The Shetland Mandolin Band - The story of... (Community band) 01:13:15 Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman - Burden Lake 01:19:31 Interviews - Kirsten Hendry, Thomas Jones, Robert Wishart01:19:55 Big Time Quell - Midnight Jaguar (alternative rock) 01:24:12 Shipyard Riot - Crown (rock) 01:29:11 Tyunes- Linda's Reel (trad) 01:35:02 Interviews Tim Matthew 01:35:18 Sheer - 5'9 (rock) 01:38:41 The Cullivoe Dance Band - Mr & Mrs T (traditional dance) 01:39:46 Grimlok - Mullet Monster (Grimecore) 01:41:49 Kansa - Gibby Law (Americana) 01:46:05 Interviews - Kirsten Hendry, Kevin Henderson, Freda Leask, Ross Couper 01:46:27 Arthur Nicholson - Ready to go (songwriter) 01:49:46 Gina Ritch and Los Salty Dogs - A Long Time Gone (Country/Americana) 01:53:07 Andy Kain & Peter Wood - The Headlands (traditional dance/fiddle & accordion) 01:54:14 The Stoals - Hometown Hero (indie rock) 01:57:33 Hjaltibonhoga - Five Reel Set (Shetland fiddles)#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandFind out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
2024 Lerwick Up Helly Aa squad suits unveiled #shetlandislands #uphellyaa Promote Shetland 2024-01-30 | The squad suits are designed and handmade in Shetland every year for each member of the Jarl Squad. Find out more at shetland.org/fire and uphellyaa.com
Why I keep returning to Shetland, with Kate Humble Promote Shetland 2024-01-02 | Wildlife lover Kate Humble speaks passionately about the allure of Shetland’s unexpected experiences, the rich heritage and the warm welcome that keep her returning to the islands. In conversation with Promote Shetland, the much-loved TV presenter recalls her favourite moments exploring Shetland, her amazement at the islands’ spectacular fire festivals, and love of the fantastic food and drink. Settle down and discover why Kate Humble keeps returning to Shetland.To discover more about visiting Shetland, or planning a permanent move to our incredible Islands of Opportunity visit shetland.org/campaigns/kate-humble.----------------- #islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.org Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetland Join our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Shetlands year in events 2024 Promote Shetland 2023-12-31 | With exciting events throughout the year, it is always a good time to visit Shetland in 2024. Each year the islands host a broad range of festivals, events and celebrations starting with our world famous Fire Festival Season, there's also the internationally acclaimed Shetland Folk Festival and the UK's most northerly week-long cultural event UnstFest.Whatever your passion, you'll find there's an event for you.shetland.org/blog/shetlands-year-in-events-always-a-good-time-to-visit-----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Twas Da Nicht Afore Yöl Promote Shetland 2023-12-22 | Created in collaboration with Shetland ForWirds, here's a peerie (Shetland for small) festive treat for you to enjoy. Shetlanders young and old(er) came together to recite the famous poem, The Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore, with a Shetland twist. Here you can enjoy the classic verse translated into Shetland dialect.Discover more about our fascinating dialect at shetland.org/blog/shetland-dialect
Social care careers in Shetland Promote Shetland 2023-11-10 | There are an abundance of rewarding Social Care careers in Shetland, offering the opportunity to work in a range of services supporting people in our island community. Team leader Elaine Hodge explains what she loves about the job, including the opportunities to challenge yourself and make a genuine difference, while also still having the time and freedom to get out and enjoy the best of Shetland.Whether you're already living in Shetland or want to make a permanent move, discover more about social care careers at shetland.org/life/work/professions/social-care-----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandJoin us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Bonfire Night? Shetland celebrates a fire festival season! Promote Shetland 2023-11-04 | In Shetland we don't just have Bonfire Night. We have a whole season of Up Helly Aa fire festivals. Between January and March communities across Shetland come together for a series of spectacular and unique fiery celebrations. Find out more and sign up to our monthly newsletters at www.shetland.org/fire-----------------#UpHellyAa #islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandJoin us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
A beach like no other - Kate Humbles Shetland Promote Shetland 2023-09-29 | We’ve beaches galore in Shetland, but some of them really are truly special. Find out more by signing up to our regular email newsletter. www.shetland.org/campaigns/kate-humble-----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandJoin us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Exploring Shetland with Kate Humble Promote Shetland 2023-09-29 | Shetland's wild beauty, spectacular landscapes, and deep-rooted identity, are enough to keep drawing Kate Humble back to the islands where you can enjoy invigorating walks along beautiful coastlines, witness amazing native wildlife, and find time to truly unwind.Whether you want to visit for a short break or make a permanent move, take the first step by heading to shetland.org/campaigns/kate-humble-----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandJoin us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Walking The Length Of Shetland - A Beautiful Journey Promote Shetland 2023-06-13 | Journalist Simon Parker returns to explore more of Shetland, this time by walking the length of the islands from Sumburgh Head in the South Mainland to Hermaness in Unst. Simon is no stranger to Shetland, having started his epic 2020 cycle ride – from the northernmost tip of Unst to the southernmost point of the Isles of Scilly and back. He returned in December 2021 to experience the invigoration and drama of visiting Shetland in the winter. For his latest visit Simon slowed things down and put his best foot forward. As his latest film shows, whatever the mode of travel it is the majestic, dramatic natural beauty that keeps drawing him back to Shetland.Learn more about Shetland - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandFind out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetland
Shetland Islands in Summer - lamb races Promote Shetland 2023-06-08 | It's that time of the year in Shetland - The Un-baa-lievable Lamb Olympics! 🌾🐑 🏅Learn more about the Shetland Islands here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandFind out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
A Spring Walk in Shetland Promote Shetland 2023-04-15 | 🌼 Take a 30 second break to enjoy the sights and sounds of a springtime walk in Shetland. Spring is a favourite time as the isles burst into life after winter, and a great time to get out and explore. Find out more on our website: shetland.org/visit/seasons/spring📍 Spiggie, Shetland
Live from Shetland: South Mainland Up Helly Aa torchlit procession and galley burning Promote Shetland 2023-03-25 | Join Promote Shetland for live coverage from the South Mainland Up Helly Aa on Friday 24 March 2023. The event begins at 7.30pm UK time and the livestream will begin broadcasting shortly before. A replay will be available afterwards. Find out more at shetland.org/fire
Lerwick Up Helly Aa Promote Shetland 2023-02-05 | Lerwick Up Helly Aa is the biggest fire festival in Europe and made a much anticipated and spectacular return on 31 January 2023 in Shetland after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.The festival was led by the Guizer Jarl (Chief Viking) Neil Moncrieff and his squad of Vikings who were joined by around 1,000 guizers in fancy dress. After parading through the streets of Lerwick with flaming torches, the fiery procession culminated in a ceremonial burning of the Viking longship (galley).Find out more about Lerwick Up Helly Aa and Shetland's Fire Festival Season at shetland.org/fire
Live from Shetland: Lerwick Up Helly Aa firelit procession and galley burning Promote Shetland 2023-01-31 | Join Promote Shetland for live coverage from the Lerwick Up Helly Aa evening procession. The event begins at 7.30pm UK time and the livestream will begin broadcasting shortly before. A replay will be available afterwards. Find out more at shetland.org/fire
Shetlands Fire Festival Season Promote Shetland 2023-01-13 | A unique series of spectacular fire festivals takes place in Shetland each year between January and March. Inspired by the islands’ Norse heritage, the festivals bring communities across the islands together for a night of guizing (dressing up), torchlit processions, feasting, and dancing the night away. You too can experience the drama, the fun, the enjoyment, the atmosphere, and the tradition.See more at shetland.org/fire------------------------#UpHellyAa #ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredByShetland Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Shetlands Year in Events: Always A Good Time To Visit. Promote Shetland 2023-01-06 | Each year Shetland plays host to a varied range of events and festivals. From our world-famous fire festivals up and down the islands to the most northerly book and film festivals in the UK. These events stretch from January into December, meaning there is no bad time to visit Shetland.-----------------#islandsofopportunity #shetlandtruenorth Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Life as a pharmacist in Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-12-15 | Shetland is as good a place as any to pursue a career in pharmacy, according to native islander Lisa Robertson, who has spent a decade working at Brae Pharmacy having completed her studies, and is relishing the wider lifestyle benefits she and her young family enjoy - encompassing everything from crofting and beach excursions to cinema and live music.Find out more on our blog: shetland.org/blog/shetland-offers-career-progression-and-so-many-other-benefitsFind out more about Shetland as a place to visit, live and work here: www.shetland.orgFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Living in Shetland: The Long Distance Lawyer Promote Shetland 2022-11-11 | As the first Covid-19 lockdown loomed back in March 2020, Edinburgh-based lawyer Jennifer Sim packed up her work equipment and headed north to Shetland for what she initially thought would be a couple of weeks. “I thought, it’s a nice opportunity to go home and see family and friends.”More than two and a half years later she is still here, the move having become permanent as she continues her role with Scotland's largest law firm Brodies remotely while reaping the many benefits of life in her native island.She and her husband have built a brand new eco house in Tingwall, a few miles outside of Lerwick, and are expecting their first child. Jennifer's career continues to thrive while she has traded a daily commute for fresh air, peaceful walks and a healthy work-life balance - a scenario she describes as "the best of both worlds".---------------------------------------------------Learn more about Shetland - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living in the isles: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandFind out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetland
Finding Fins Promote Shetland Vlog Promote Shetland 2022-10-19 | Shetland is a favourite place for whale watching for Charlotte and Nick. And when you see some of their dramatically close orca encounters, it’s easy to understand why.Charlotte Rutherford and Nick Owen, from Finding Fins (@findingfins) spent two months in Shetland in the summer of 2022 and shared some of their “best and amazing” orca watching moments with Promote Shetland.From spotting orca in the crystal waters at St Ninian’s Isle to coming almost within touching distance at Lunning, the couple enjoyed several spectacular encounters. We won’t spoil the film but it’s fair to say they were excited. As Nick says, “You could see their eyes, you could hear them breathing … it was so close you could see down their blowholes.”Dive into our website to plan your whale watching adventure – shetland.org/visit.Learn more about Shetland here - www.shetland.orgFind us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandJoin our Facebook group if you're interested in living here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livin...Find out about jobs in Shetland on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Twitter - @PromoteShetland Join us on Instagram - @promoteshetland
Samantha and Mark: the family who found home in Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-09-23 | Shetland ticked all the boxes for one family wanting to escape the rat race and enjoy a slower, safer and happier life in the country. Sam Belokon-Dennis and husband Mark have embraced island living since moving with their daughters in 2019 and haven’t looked back.--------------------------------------------------Visit www.shetland.org to find out more about visiting, living, working, studying or investing in Shetland.For more great stories like this, delivered straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter at www.shetland.org/signup Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in living and working in Shetland? Come and join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Scotland History Tours: Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-09-15 | Bruce Fummey of Scotland History Tours visited Shetland to experience the islands incredible history for himself. Watch Bruce's videos about Shetland at: youtube.com/c/ScotlandHistoryTours----------------------------------------------------------------Find out more about Shetland as a place to work, live, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetland Follow Promote Shetland on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Enjoy Summer in Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-07-19 | Get outside and enjoy the great outdoors in Shetland this summer. The weather may not always be predictable but one thing that’s guaranteed is that you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do. From exploring historic brochs and kayaking hidden coves, to swimming at unspoilt and pristine sandy beaches, you can find your own corner of paradise when you visit Shetland.See our summer page for more inspiration - shetland.org/visit/seasons/summer--------------------------------------------------Visit www.shetland.org to find out more about visiting, living, working, studying or investing in Shetland.For more great stories like this, delivered straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter at www.shetland.org/signup Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in living and working in Shetland? Come and join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Return of the Bergen - Shetland Sailing Race Promote Shetland 2022-07-01 | ⛵️ There was a real buzz around Lerwick Harbour over midsummer weekend as the port welcomed back the Shetland Race from Bergen for the first time since Covid restrictions were lifted.Find out more: shetland.org/blog/return-of-bergen-shetland-sailing-race-creates-buzz-around-town-------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Life as a Teacher in the Shetland Islands Promote Shetland 2022-07-01 | Ashley Robertson didn’t know anything about Shetland until she was offered the chance to do her probationary teaching year in Lerwick’s Anderson High School. She was immediately smitten with the islands and now, two years on, she's proud to call Shetland home.In this video, she explains what being a teacher is like in Shetland and the things she enjoys most about living here.------------------------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-05-17 | Hermaness national nature reserve sits at the northernmost tip of Britain. It's a place of dramatic scenery, amazing wildlife and unspoiled landscapes. It's also a delicate natural habitat which must be looked after to protect the native flora and fauna that live and breed among Hermaness's cliffs and peat moorland. New recycled plastic walkways have been installed to guide visitors around the spectacular reserve, protecting the environment while making it easier and safer to witness a truly dramatic natural spectacle. ------------------------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Rescuing Jack the Sperm Whale off the coastline of Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-05-16 | The Shetland community pulled together in an incredible way to help a stricken sperm whale, after the huge animal became disorientated and trapped in one of the islands' narrow voes.#ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredByShetland -------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Fly from London to the Shetland Islands Promote Shetland 2022-05-09 | With Loganair’s new air link between London City and Sumburgh Airport, the invigorating scenery and unique wildlife of the Shetland Islands is only a short journey away.Closer to the Arctic Circle than to London, it’s a great opportunity to get off the beaten track and find your own true north – without even needing to pack your passport.Find out more: shetland.org/fly#ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredByShetland -------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Live from the Shetland Folk Festival Ringin Strings Concert at Mareel, Lerwick Promote Shetland 2022-04-30 | 🎶 Join us LIVE from the Shetland Folk Festival 'Ringin' Strings concert. Broadcasting live from Mareel, Lerwick from 7.30pm on Friday 29 April 2022, featuring the bands: FriggSaltfishfortyHaltadansShetland's Heritage FiddlersShetland's Young Fiddler of the Year 2022.
Shetland band Vair: looking forward to the 2022 Shetland Folk Festival Promote Shetland 2022-04-27 | Shetland Folk Festival is a highlight of the year for many in the islands. And with local artists on the same bill as “amazing world-class musicians” it’s an incredible weekend for performers and audiences. We spoke to Shetland band Vair to learn why the folk festival means so much to them.#ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredByShetland -------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Inspired By Shetland... Winter Promote Shetland 2022-02-26 | It’s often said that Shetland is a place of spectacular contrasts. That’s certainly true in the winter when the weather can be wild and stormy bringing tremendous waves crashing ashore or flat calm bringing moments of virtual silence.🎙➡️ 📹 We asked several locals what they find most inspiring about winter in Shetland. #ShetlandTrueNorth #InspiredByShetland -------------------------------------------Want to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Inspired By Shetland - Up Helly Aa Fire Festivals Promote Shetland 2022-02-19 | Shetland’s annual Up Helly Aa fire festival season starts in early January and lasts until mid-March, with 11 spectacular community celebrations across the islands to mark the passing of the darkest winter nights.Up Helly Aa is inspired by Shetland’s Norse heritage and celebrates the islands’ unique history and culture in a remarkable way.The fire festivals are about much more than Vikings, torchlit processions and burning galleys, although there’s no denying how memorable and experience that is. Each Up Helly Aa is also a celebration of community. Throughout any Up Helly Aa day the Jarl’s Squad makes visits to care homes, schools, workplaces and sometimes even community shops. Then, after the procession a night of partying lies in wait, with all the squads of guizers (so called because they wear disguises) touring different halls to perform an act, dance with guests and enjoy home-made food and drink with friends and family.Up Helly Aa is an event that stimulates the senses, and Shetlanders are incredibly proud of their unique festival season. In the first of our “Inspired by Shetland” films we spoke to several people to ask what the festival means to them.-------------------------------------------Want to learn more: Watch 'What the Helly Aa?' here: youtu.be/QgP9LAGV8DQWant to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Winter in Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-01-27 | A visit to Shetland in winter gives you the opportunity to spot otters in their natural habitats, roam free across spectacular coastlines, enjoy the raw energy of the weather and marvel at the islands' unfiltered beauty, as journalist Simon Parker explainsIf you're searching for a winter adventure, take a closer look: shetland.org/visit/winter#ShetlandTrueNorth
The A-Z of Up Helly Aa in Shetland Promote Shetland 2022-01-24 | Shetland’s annual Up Helly Aa fire festival season brings the islands’ communities together between January and March each year. Eleven Up Helly Aas are held across Shetland, all of which are fiery, Viking-themed spectaculars. Each begins with a torch-lit parade, then the burning of a Norse galley and is followed by an evening of dancing, music and merriment. Want to learn more: Watch 'What the Helly Aa?' here: youtu.be/QgP9LAGV8DQWant to find our more about Shetland?Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetland On Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetland And Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetlandInterested in working and living in Shetland? Join our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetland
Merry Christmas from Shetland Promote Shetland 2021-12-25 | In this short video we share seasonal highlights from this past year. ❄️🎅🎄Wishing everyone, near and far, a very Merry Christmas from Shetland. shetland.org/videos/merry-christmas-from-shetland#ShetlandTrueNorth
Find Your True North In Shetland This Winter Promote Shetland 2021-11-24 | As far north as it’s possible to go in the UK, Shetland is the ultimate Scottish destination for winter adventures. Visit our islands and marvel at spectacular landscapes. You’ll enjoy invigorating walks along some of the UK’s most beautiful coastlines, find time to truly unwind and exhale, witness amazing native wildlife, and maybe catch a glimpse of the magnificent Northern Lights. Why not start preparing for your trip to Shetland by signing up to our monthly newsletter? We’ll send you inspiring news and information to help you Find Your True North this winter.#ShetlandTrueNorth shetland.org/visit/winter
Decommissioning in Shetland Promote Shetland 2021-11-06 | Development work is well under way to ensure Shetland is ready to embrace the opportunities in the coming decade as offshore oil platforms reach the end of their productive life.Read more: shetland.org/blog/decommissioning-a-huge-opportunity-on-the-horizonFind out more about Shetland as a place to live, work, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our mailing list: shetland.org/signupJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Shetland Whale Watching Adventure with Cetacean Watch UK Promote Shetland 2021-09-15 | Travelling to Shetland to watch whales was a long-time ambition for bloggers Charlotte Rutherford and Nick Owen. Here they describe their excitement at spotting, filming and photographing orcas and other marine mammals as their dream came true.In early 2020, Nick Owen and Charlotte Rutherford quit their jobs to travel the UK in a rusty orange van in search of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises). They share their story here and explain why Shetland is among their favourite places.Follow Nick and Charlotte on YouTube at: youtube.com/channel/UCBDDJ7yh17jP2gt_zdQoLLQWebsite: cetaceanwatchuk.wordpress.com-----------------------------------Find out more about Shetland as a place to live, work, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our mailing list: shetland.org/signupJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Simon Parker Promote Shetland 2021-07-18 | Travel journalist Simon Parker started an epic journey at Muckle Flugga lighthouse nine months ago.Since then he has cycled the length and breadth of Britain, as far as the Bishop Rock lighthouse in the Isles of Scilly and back. In late June, with 3,500 miles under his belt, Simon returned to Unst to end the adventure where it began at “the top of Britain” with the incredible Shetland scenery providing a perfect backdrop.Simon’s project was born of a desire to reconnect “at ground level” and assess the impact of the pandemic across the country.Along the way he experienced varied landscapes and enjoyed encounters with many people offering different perspectives of how life has changed during a “tumultuous” 18 months.Simon’s delight at concluding the journey in Shetland was plain to see.“The great joy of this project has been to reach the periphery of Britain and although I have lived zig-zagging around the coast of mainland Britain the real highlight for me has been going to the islands right on the edge.”After pedalling his way back across Unst, the voyage ended with a boat trip out to Muckle Flugga, the UK’s northernmost island.Champagne in hand, Simon said: “This has been one of the most incredible experiences, one of the most amazing adventures and I’ve done it in Britain.-------------------------------------------Find out more about Shetland as a place to live, work, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our mailing list: shetland.org/signupJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
Tom Wills - the sea-loving engineer talks on living in Shetland Promote Shetland 2021-07-18 | Shetlander Tom Wills has travelled the world working in marine energy. Now he’s in Shetland leading the world’s first tidal energy array – whilst also trying to change Shetland politics.Tom Wills has always found energy in the sea. Growing up in Bressay, the island that provides the shelter for Lerwick Harbour, he would sail, windsurf and surf in the chilly Shetland sea, obsessed with the winds and tides. Now, he’s the Offshore Manager for Nova Innovation, the company that has installed the world’s first tidal energy array in the Bluemull Sound between the North Isles of Yell and Unst, and is about to install their first Canadian turbine in Nova Scotia.Like many sea-facing Shetlanders, Tom is well-travelled. He spent part of his sixth year in Sweden while at Lerwick’s Anderson High School and did a year of his engineering degree in Bordeaux, taking all of his lessons in French. He also completed a Master’s degree in marine and coastal engineering in Norway. While working for Aquatera, he spent six months in Singapore and Bali, learning Indonesian while Andrea did forestry conservation work (he also speaks fluent Spanish).But the pull of home has always been powerful – especially since Tom and Andrea had a son, Benji, in 2018. “The longer I was away, the more I realised how special Shetland is, and the quality of life you can have here,” he says. “It’s such a great place to bring up kids.”The Bluemull tidal array, which currently consists of four underwater turbines, is already delivering energy to the grid and is linked to a Tesla battery and electric vehicle charge point. With two more turbines to be installed over the next year, the challenge is now to keep improving the technology and bring costs down. While tidal energy turbines are currently relatively expensive to install and maintain, they have certain advantages. They are hidden, have minimal ecological impact and rely on a natural force that’s as regular as clockwork.Shetland life is similarly reliable, and Tom sees a lot of his life and career as stemming from the opportunities he had growing up in Shetland. “I was so lucky. The education here is great, and you just have so much freedom. The more I travelled, the more I realised how much we have to be grateful for here.”These days, he doesn’t get out surfing as much as he used to, but he still looks out for big swells around the islands. “There’s so much to do and so much going on up here,” he says. “Shetland can look isolated on a map, but you don’t feel isolated, partly because the community is so tight-knit. It’s an amazing place to be.”-----------------------------------------------Find out more about Shetland as a place to live, work, study, visit or invest: www.shetland.orgJoin our mailing list: shetland.org/signupJoin our Facebook group or follow us on Linkedin if you're interested in living here: facebook.com/groups/livingworkingshetlandlinkedin.com/company/livingworkingshetlandFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/promoteshetlandOn Instagram: www.instagram.com/promoteshetlandAnd Twitter too: www.twitter.com/promoteshetland
