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A stunning archipelago of more than 100 islands, 200 kms off the north coast of Scotland, discover a unique blend of Scandinavian and Scottish culture, where life is shaped by the sea. Uncover ancient history combined with diverse landscapes and incredible geology, where fascinating wildlife and world-renowned archaeology can be found around every corner. Explore more than a thousand miles of rugged coastline, dramatic cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches and join in as the islanders celebrate their rich cultural legacy at Shetland’s many fantastic events and festivals. Visit Shetland and expect to return time and again.
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Cover Shetland Ponies roaming in the hills on the island of Foula. 01 View looking across to the island of Muckle Roe from Mainland Shetland. 02 The dramatic cliffs and sea stacks near Braewick, Eshaness, North Mainland. 03 Unique handmade glassware by Glansin Glass, Unst. 04 St Ninian's Isle, connected to South Mainland by the UK's largest active tombolo.
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Credits Photography: Paul Tomkins/VisitScotland/Scottish Viewpoint, Didier Piquer, K4 Graphics, Shetland Arts, Shetland Food Festival, David Gifford/Up Helly Aa committee, Cheryl Jamieson (www.glansinglass.co.uk), Graham Johnston, Alamy and Angus Nicol. Design: Shaw Marketing and Design | www.shaw-online.com, Stand | www.stand-united.co.uk and THK Design | www.thkdesign.com This brochure is printed on recycled content paper. VisitScotland is committed to ensuring that our environment, upon which our tourism is so dependent, is safeguarded for future generations to enjoy. To find out more about Shetland go to www.visitshetland.com
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Exploring the mainland
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"You can be impressed by Shetland’s geology just walking along the stunning Eshaness cliffs or the beautiful St Ninian’s Isle tombolo. But when you discover the cliffs were once part of an explosive volcano, and the tombolo formed due to flooding after the last glaciation, you see the landscape in a whole new way – I find it awe inspiring." Robina Barton, Geology Project Officer, Geopark Shetland
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Visit the mainland of Shetland at any time of year and you'll be enchanted by the rugged beauty of the landscape. Its dramatically changing colours and textures will take your breath away. Whether arriving for the first time or returning, you can be sure of a great welcome. Lerwick Rich in history, and Shetland’s main town, Lerwick is characterised by its harbour-front location and the network of narrow lanes stretching up from the shop-lined Commercial Street. The bustling Victoria Pier comes alive during the summer months with sailing races and regattas and is often the hub for outdoor events and festivals. As well as a good variety of shops and cafés, Lerwick has modern facilities with the Clickimin Leisure Centre and the Shetland Museum and Archives. Attractions include the Iron Age Clickimin Broch, beautiful cliff-top scenery at The Knab and some lovely gardens, such as the King Harald Street Flower Park.
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South Mainland Shetland is renowned for its archaeological sites, the most notable of which can be found in the South Mainland. The world’s best preserved broch on the uninhabited island of Mousa can be reached by boat from Sandwick, while Sumburgh is home to the remarkable Iron Age village of Jarlshof and Scatness Broch, which dates from the Bronze Age. Europe’s finest example of a sand tombolo links the mainland to St Ninian’s Isle. Central Mainland Scalloway is Shetland’s second largest town and, as the ancient capital, is home to a wealth of history. Here you can see the ruins of Scalloway Castle and discover the local history at the Scalloway Museum, including the internationally famous story of the World War II Shetland Bus. Burra and Trondra, small islands linked to the mainland by a series of bridges, is home to
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Did you know? ■ Nowhere on Shetland is more than 5 km from the sea and the best example of this is the narrow belt of Mavis Grind, where the North Sea almost meets the Atlantic. ■ If you keep your eyes peeled on the approach to Papa Stour’s ferry stop Housa Voe, you will see the sea cave Frau Stack, where a Norwegian lord imprisoned his daughter for refusing an arranged marriage (she was later rescued by her lover). ■ Da Gairdins i Sand - an ongoing project in the West Side to turn 4 acres of croftland into a haven for biodiversity - has exotic plants from New Zealand grown nowhere else on the island. ■ The self-guide trail Shetland’s Volcano will take you on a tour of Eshaness and the surrounding area - this was a stratocone volcano similar to Mount Fuji in Japan. 04
beautiful white stretches of sand at Meal and Bannaminn beaches. Tingwall was once where the Vikings held their annual parliament, while Weisdale and Whiteness are popular spots for walking and offer an abundance of indigenous flora and fauna. West Mainland The West Mainland combines beaches and dramatic cliffs with fertile farmland and heathery hills. With numerous sheltered inlets of water, the coastline is well suited to a variety of watersports. There are modern marinas in Walls, Aith and Skeld, while Bixter Firth is a popular spot for fishing. The coastal walk from Walls to Sandness will provide beautiful panoramic views, taking in the island of Foula and sea stacks by Deepdale. The islands off the West Mainland should not be overlooked. Papa Stour, an inhabited crofting island rich in history, can be reached by ferry from West Burrafirth.
Delting, Lunnasting and Nesting
Northmavine
Characterised by steep valleys, hills and sheltered harbours, Delting is home to the lively settlements of Brae and Voe and also the Sullom Voe oil terminal, while the scenic isle of Muckle Roe is joined to the mainland by a bridge. Nesting and Lunnasting, settlements on the east side of the mainland, boast some popular beauty spots and are great locations for wildlife. This area is renowned in angling circles for its myriad of lochs. Girlsta Loch - Shetland’s largest and deepest loch - is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is the only loch in Shetland where you can catch Arctic char.
Impossible to miss thanks to a rather grand ‘Welcome to Northmavine’ sign, the area north of Mavis Grind offers miles of beautiful coastline, world-renowned geological features, beautiful beaches and historic fishing villages where you can see evidence of whaling stations. Walk to the top of Ronas Hill, Shetland’s highest hill, to see a Neolithic chambered cairn and panoramic views of Northmavine and beyond. The surrounding 7 mile long Ronas Voe is flanked by stunning red cliffs and is best explored by sea kayak. Further west you can see the black volcanic cliffs at Eshaness, where the mighty Atlantic has carved huge chunks of rock out of the shoreline.
01 A waterfall at the Burn of Lunklet near East Burrafirth, West Mainland. 02 The beautiful white sands of Spiggie Beach in Scousburgh, South Mainland. 03 A roadside latitude marker ensures you don't forget how far north you've come. 04 The peaceful town of Scalloway, Central Mainland, with Scalloway Castle in the background. To find out more about Shetland go to www.visitshetland.com
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Exploring the islands Shetland is a cluster of more than 100 islands and 15 of these are inhabited. Each has its own history, attractions and special character. Whichever island you visit, there is a wealth of archaeological and historical sites to uncover and a diverse array of flora and fauna to admire. Unst Britain’s most northerly inhabited island, Unst, can be reached by a 10-minute ferry crossing from neighbouring island Yell. The island has a varied landscape, with two National Nature Reserves - Hermaness and Keen of Hamar. Home to the highest number of rural Viking longhouses in the world, a programme of events and activities celebrate this legacy throughout summer. There are a number of archaeological sites of interest on Unst, with three fully excavated Viking longhouse sites and the Bordastubble Standing Stone. Yell Yell is home to some of the best beaches in Shetland, such as West Sandwick and the awardwinning Sands of Breckon. Cullivoe Pier in North Yell holds an annual Party at the Pier in July, and is a must-visit. The stunning coastline is great for wildlife, with the low lying peaty shoreline an ideal habitat for otters and Yell Sound and Bluemull Sound great spots for marine wildlife. You can find out more about the history of Yell at the Old Haa in Burravoe. Fetlar You can reach Fetlar from Gutcher in Yell. Known for its rich and fertile soil, most of Fetlar consists of the rare habitat serpentine heath. Summer is stunning when the wildflowers are in bloom and you can see a number of rare migrant birds and breeding seabirds. There is a RSPB reserve at the Mires of Funzie where you can spot feeding phalaropes. History lovers should visit the Finnigert Dyke, a Bronze Age wall cutting the island in half from north to south. Foula Often referred to as the most isolated community in Britain, Foula is home to some of the tallest cliffs in the country. The 5 square miles of island consist of five dramatic peaks, namely: Da Noup, Hamnafield, Da Sneug, Da Kame and Soberlie. As well as boasting dramatic scenery, the island has an abundance of wildlife and as it was inhabited since Neolithic times, is rich in historical significance. Regular flights depart from Tingwall, arriving in Foula just 15 minutes later.
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Fair Isle
Bressay and Noss
This island is world-famous for its intricate patterned knitwear, but there are many more reasons to travel to this beautiful outpost situated between Orkney and Shetland. Owned by the National Trust for Scotland, there is large scale ornithological conservation work taking place at the Fair Isle Bird Observatory, making the island a very popular spot for birdwatchers. Visitors who stay in the new observatory lodge can even join the wardens on the early morning round for a chance to see rare migrant birds. The George Waterson Memorial Centre and Museum contains information on Fair Isle from prehistoric to modern times.
Just a short ferry journey from Lerwick, Bressay is one of Shetland’s most accessible islands. Those looking for archaeological treasures can explore the Bronze Age Bressay project, where a community group saved the Burnt Mound of Cruester from coastal erosion by moving the site stone by stone in a project thought to be a world first. More information on the history of the island can be found at the Bressay Heritage Centre. Behind Bressay is the island of Noss, a National Nature Reserve characterised by spectacular cliffs and 150,000 breeding seabirds.
Out Skerries With a total land mass of less than 2 square miles, this lively community of around 70 people is 24 miles to the north east of Lerwick and can be reached by a regular ferry. The road on the island is less than a mile long, so best explored on foot. The large number of shipwrecks around the shoreline and the favourable conditions caused by the passing Gulf Stream means this is a worldclass location for diving. Papa Stour
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The name Papa Stour derives from the missionary Celtic priests who settled on the island as far back as the sixth century, with the name translating as ‘big island of the priests’. The west side of the island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its habitats and natural landforms, while the surrounding seas are considered a Marine Conservation Area. Exploring the 22 miles of stunning coastline will provide spectacular views of sea stacks, arches and sea caves. This island is serviced by inter island flights from Tingwall Airport and a car ferry. Whalsay Known as the ‘bonny island’, Whalsay has a long and proud history as a busy fishing port. Golfers visiting Shetland can boast having played at Britain’s most northerly course if they take the 30-minute ferry ride from Laxo. The course is challenging, but worth the trip if only for the scenery. Discover more of the local history in Pier House - a restored Hanseatic Bod once used by German merchants.
01 Family fun at West Sandwick, Yell. 02 The Old Haa Museum, Burravoe, Yell. 03 Sands of Breckon, Yell. 04 The Gaada Stack, Foula.
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Did you know? ■ The derelict building of Windhoose in Yell is known as the most haunted house in Shetland and ghosts seen here include a butler, a woman wearing silk and a dog. ■ It is free to visit the 16th century Muness Castle in Unst and torches are available for those looking to explore the dark passageways and rooms of the ground floor. ■ At 1.6 km Quendale is Shetland's longest beach and it was here that a Viking-era bronze harness ornament known as the Quendale Beast was found.
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■ The Papa Stour sword dance is a centuries-old tradition made famous by Sir Walter Scott’s poem The Pirate in which the points of the swords are lifted together in a star to symbolise the victory of good over evil.
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6,000 years of history
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History can be seen everywhere in Shetland. Built up through thousands of years of conquering rule and invasion, even today the islands are uncovering ancient clues and buried secrets dating back to Neolithic settlers. With more than 6,000 archaeological sites, Shetland’s history is laid bare across the islands.
of Shetland, examples being the ancient Viking parliament of ‘Tingwall’ and jutting sea stacks the ‘Drongs’ in the North Mainland.
Top 5 Viking experiences
What history enthusiasts find so fascinating is the sheer variety on offer. Jarlshof in the South Mainland has examples of ancient housing spanning thousands of years, where you can see a Norse settlement, medieval farmstead, Iron Age broch and Pictish wheelhouses in close proximity.
The islanders embrace their local dialect; a keen ear will be able to detect variations on the mother tongue depending on which island you visit. With both Scots and Nordic roots, expect to hear words such as peerie (small), wir (our), du (you) and dy (your) peppered in conversation.
1. Up Helly Aa - visit Lerwick on the last Tuesday of January to watch this spectacular parade and burning of the Viking longship.
There is evidence that more than 100 Iron Age brochs once stood on Shetland. There is a fine example at Clickimin in Lerwick, as well as the Old Scatness Broch, a major archaeological dig which is rich in artefacts. However when it comes to Shetland’s fortified towers, Mousa Broch is the star attraction. Following a short boat crossing from Sandwick to the Island of Mousa, you can climb the narrow steps to the top. Standing at a height of more than 13 m, you will be rewarded with fantastic views out to Mousa sound.
Inspired by their surrounding, Shetlanders have a strong creative streak which can be seen in everything from writing, storytelling and folklore to traditional music, knitwear, lace and other crafts.
Shetland is of course most famous for its Viking heritage, with the Norse influence deeply ingrained in the language, culture and heritage of the isles. The arrival of the Vikings marked a vital turning point in Shetland’s history with reminders of these ferocious warriors everywhere. Norse settlers gave names not only to places but almost every feature
Did you know? ■ A treasure trove of silver thought to have been hidden from the Vikings beneath the floor of an early Christian Church on St Ninian’s Isle was found by a schoolboy in 1958. ■ There is an interpretive centre at the Old Scatness Broch archaeological dig, with tours running throughout the summer months. ■ The Shetland Bus was a major operation during WWII to ferry agents and equipment into Nazi-occupied Norway by fishing boat and maintain contact with resistance groups. ■ Mousa, Old Scatness and Jarlshof in 2011 moved a step closer to becoming UNESCO world heritage sites after making it onto a UK shortlist known as the ‘tentative’ list.
2. Up Helly Aa Exhibition during the summer months you can see the history of Up Helly Aa, along with photos and the Jarl Squad suits from the last 10 years.
Join a tour taken by local historians and storytellers and witness Shetland’s customs, traditions and folklore brought to life. Discover what life was like in the 18th century as you explore Lerwick’s historic lanes or sit around a peat fire and hear tales of smugglers, shipwrecks and how imaginative islanders avoided the dreaded press gangs. There are a number of tours available - check with a VisitScotland Information Centre for more information.
3. Viking Unst Project experience life as a Viking on the island that has more rural Viking longhouses than any other island in the world. 4. Shetland Museum - houses a fascinating collection of artefacts which relate to all aspects of the islands' history including its archaeological sites.
Shetland has a worldwide reputation as a hotbed of musical creativity. The fiddle in particular has evolved over the centuries since it was introduced to the isles in the 1700s. You can see a number of cultural influences in the way it is played today, from Greenland whaling tunes to the Nordic reels brought in by fishermen and sea farers. For a flavour of Shetland’s thriving traditional music scene, a well timed visit to one of Lerwick’s bars will more than likely reward visitors with an informal fiddle session, with local musicians gathering together to trade tunes and entertain fellow patrons. The more organised can join some of the fantastic music events and festivals taking place throughout the year.
5. Jarlshof - vikings from Norway settled at Jarlshof in the ninth century and this excavated longhouse provides evidence of some 12 to 16 generations.
There are a number of museums in Shetland where you can unravel this fascinating history and culture. The Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick is an absolute must-visit, with displays on everything from Shetland’s geological beginnings to the present day. There is also a scattering of local museums worth adding to a day of touring, such as the Crofthouse Museum in Boddam, the Tangwick Haa Museum in Eshaness, The Cabin in Vidlin, the Old Haa in Yell and many more besides.
01 Mousa Broch is the finest preserved example of a broch or round tower in Shetland. 02 History on display in the Old Haa Museum, Yell. 03 The Iron Age Clickimin Broch, Lerwick. 04 An annual Shetland fire festival. 05 The Cabin Museum in Vidlin houses a variety of war memorabilia.
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Creative islands Nowhere else in Europe is life on land so greatly affected by the sea; Shetland’s character and identity is truly shaped by its geographical location. Relying on local materials and using timehonoured skills, Shetland is home to a diverse range of arts and crafts, from the famous Fair Isle knitwear and textiles to boatbuilding. The visual arts scene has flourished in recent years and can be appreciated all across the isles. Most well-known is the Bonhoga Gallery in Weisdale, which houses a regularly changing programme of exhibits with contributions from local and international artists, with Da Gadderie at the Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick and the Old Haa in Yell also showing a variety of works. Beautiful jewellery inspired by the mythology, heritage and nature of the isles is handcrafted, often using Shetland gemstones. Visitors are welcome to watch the work in progress before browsing the pieces available to buy. For more jewellery inspired by Viking designs, there is also Rosalyn Thompson and Hnoss Jewellery. Fair Isle knitwear, which once made its way around the world when it was used to barter with passing ships for spirits and tobacco, continues as a thriving trade. The famous pattern comes in all shapes and sizes, with contemporary styles a popular choice for souvenirs and gifts. Fine Shetland lace is still spun by hand resulting in a material so fine you can pull a shawl through a wedding ring. A new Craft Trail outlines where Shetland’s studios and workshops are based, so you can watch the traditional skills used to produce fine crafts. Pick up a leaflet from a VisitScotland Information Centre and find everything from textiles to photography, with a warm welcome at each stop. Boatbuilding has seen something of a revival in recent years, with traditional Shetland boats modelled on early Viking versions. You can view examples in the three-storey boat hall at the Shetland Museum. The highly acclaimed collection at the Unst Boat Haven at Haroldswick provides an insight into the history of fishing in Shetland, with replica boats lined along the shingle beach. 01 The Unst Boat Haven, Unst. 02 Traditional Fair Isle knitting. 03 Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick. 04 Intricate Shetland jewellery.
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As 2012 is the Year of Creative Scotland, there will be a range of events taking place to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions shaping the nation. The Olympic Torch is due to arrive in Shetland on 10 June as part of the relay en route to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. A number of themed events will be held alongside the torch www.visitscotland.com/surprisecreative. Explore Shetland during this time and witness how the ever-changing light and landscapes of these magical islands continue to inspire local and visiting artists - from the rugged volcanic cliffs, lochs and geos to the eerily beautiful twilight hours of the ‘Simmer Dim’ and mysterious Mirrie Dancers (Northern Lights), which are more likely to be seen in the winter months.
"Our location has by its very nature engendered a self-reliance that provides for all the usual needs of a community of just over 22,000 people. This same self-reliance places creativity at the heart of the community - self generated entertainment and creative outlets have supported the community through long winter nights and summer days for generations." Gwilym Gibbons, Director, Shetland Arts Development Agency
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Did you know? ■ You can get involved in the creative process and have a go at hand spinning wool at the Unst Heritage Centre. You can also see demonstrations of spinning and knitting at the Textile Museum in the Böd of Gremista, Lerwick. ■ There is a Shetland Storytelling Society, which takes part in local events across the isles and beyond, regaling audiences with folklore favourites such as Viking and trowie tales. ■ You can join a travelling art workshop with Blue Sky Studio to take full advantage of Shetland’s inspirational natural and built landscapes. 04
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Nature close up From the highest sheer cliffs in Britain to tranquil voes and sandy beaches, Shetland is packed with an incredibly varied geology which spans almost three billion years. This rich geological heritage recently earned the islands membership of the European and Global Geoparks Networks, one of just two in Scotland and 65 worldwide.
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Did you know? ■ During the summer months Shetland plays host to over a million breeding seabirds - more than a 10th of the British total.
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■ You can watch the ‘puffincam’ inside the historic engine room at Sumburgh Lighthouse, where you can see live images streamed from a puffin burrow.
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■ Shetland has joined Scotland’s Garden Scheme where you can visit privately owned gardens normally inaccessible to the public. ■ The crew of Fair Isle’s ferry the Good Shepherd regularly report sightings of white-beaked dolphins, Atlantic white-sided dolphins, orca and minke whale, while the island also has its own subspecies of wren and fieldmouse. 04
Visit Shetland and immediately you will recognise that this landscape nurtures a unique and varied biodiversity. Experience a coastline colonised by a million nesting seabirds, nutrient-rich moorland and heathland terrain where rare plants and nesting birds thrive. It’s easy to see why naturalists visit Shetland in their droves. Wildlife cameraman and presenter Simon King spent a year filming the isles for his Shetland Diaries television series and memorably captured footage of killer whales on the hunt for seals, otters foraging along seaweed-rich beaches and feisty great skuas diving overhead. There is no shortage of trips and tours to satisfy any wildlife enthusiast hoping for a similar experience. Stop at a VisitScotland Information Centre for advice on local tour operators. For ground birds, the island of Fetlar is the stronghold for rare breeders like whimbrel and the island boasts more than 90 percent of the British breeding population of red-necked phalaropes. The island of Fair Isle is a must-visit for bird watchers as the new Fair Isle Bird Observatory continues its pioneering studies on bird migrations and remains a top destination to see rare migrant birds in spring and autumn. Visit the cliffs of Sumburgh Head, Noss or Hermaness to see the spectacle of thousands of nesting seabirds, including gannets, guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills, puffins and many more, depending on the season. Along the coastline you can spot an abundance of seals, while further out to sea look out for species
such as harbour porpoise, white-beaked and Risso’s dolphins. The Vikings referred to Whalsay as ‘island of the whales’ and this stretch of water remains a great place to spot minke whales and orca. Back on dry land, Shetland's world-famous small ponies can be seen throughout the islands - grazing by the roadside, on the beaches or on the heathery hills. This unique and hardy breed, appear to roam wild, but the ponies are, in fact, all owned and tended to by local people. They can be seen in many parts of Shetland including the West Mainland, Tingwall, Dunrossness and the island of Unst. Amateur botanists meanwhile can take delight in any outdoor pursuit, be it exploring the shores of beautiful sandy beaches and cliff-top ‘hanging gardens’ or cycling along roadsides. Shetland has a wide range of indigenous plants which have adapted to the islands’ unique habitats and you can see beautiful displays of sea pinks, red campion, roseroot and spring squill, as well as the world’s only example of Edmonston’s chickweed (also known as Shetland mouse-ear) in Unst. The archipelago has the most diverse landscapes for an area its size anywhere in Europe, all due to an astonishing range of rocks and formations. Witness the dark purple volcanic layers of the Eshaness cliffs, a remarkable example of the Great Glen Fault at the Back Sands beach in Ollaberry and the UK’s largest active tombolo at St Ninian’s Isle. A visit to the Museum and Archives in Lerwick will uncover more about this geological journey, but nothing beats getting out and seeing it for real at a wide range of events, exhibits, self-guide trails and information panels throughout the isles.
Three National Nature Reserves (NNR) 1. Noss - this small uninhabited island, famous for its vast seabird colony, is nestled behind the larger island of Bressay and best experienced by boat from Lerwick Harbour. 2. Hermaness - conservation efforts at this NNR in Unst have ensured a lively community of bonxies (great skuas), which breed over the rare blanket bog habitat. 3. Keen of Hamar - the lunar-like landscape on this second NNR in Unst is home to one of the most impressive communities of flowers in north west Europe.
01 An otter playing in seaweed on a beach in Lunna. 02 The iconic puffin is a popular sight. 03 An inquisitive seal in Lerwick Harbour. 04 Sumburgh Head is an ideal place to spot seabirds, whales and dolphins.
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Get active outdoors Varied landscapes and miles of unspoilt coastline ensure that Shetland is a world-class destination for outdoor pursuits, all with facilities to match. This archipelago has a fascinating maritime history, a tradition which is continued with excellent facilities for visiting yachts and cruisers. With more than 100 islands, Shetland offers an unrivalled challenge to sailing enthusiasts and Lerwick’s lively harbour becomes a hub of activity during summer. Lerwick regularly hosts large scale regattas and events, but there are also modern marinas and high-quality piers and anchorages to be found in scenic inlets and voes all over the isles. The Shetland Race, where sailing yachts travel from Bergen to Lerwick in the last weekend of June, has just marked its 25th anniversary and is popular with locals and visitors alike. The Race is accompanied by a programme of lively events on dry land, while a crew match facility is available for those looking to take part, either crew members seeking a berth on a yacht or for yachts seeking additional crew. Shetland is a popular destination for watersports, with surfing in Sumburgh and windsurfing favoured around Sandness and Sandwick. The clear waters of Shetland’s shores attract divers keen to explore underwater stacks, cliffs and caves, not to mention the fascinating sea life. From World War I steamers to fishing trawlers, scuba divers can find hundreds of interesting wrecks around the island, with more just waiting to be discovered. Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the sheltered bays and otherwise inaccessible sea cliffs, which make up more than a thousand miles of coastline. Combining beautiful scenery, archaeological sites and wildlife, Shetland is a walker’s paradise. Discover countless routes taking in sweeping heathery hills, inland sea lochs and stunning coastal scenery. Follow the Fethaland circular 01 Sea kayaks off Bressay. 02 Fishing in Tingwall Loch. 03 Golfing at Asta Golf Course, near Scalloway. 04 Walkers at Muckle Roe, North Mainland.
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in Northmavine to see the largest of Shetland’s historic fishing stations and base for the ‘far haaf’ - a name given to the fishing expeditions which ventured 50 miles out to the edge of the continental shelf. Or test yourself in one of the country’s last wilderness areas and take on the Hermaness circular in Unst. Experience mighty sea stacks and cliff-top scenery as you look out to the lighthouse at Muckle Flugga, with Outstack being the most northerly point of the British Isles. There are waymarked walks all over the islands; rich in history, wildlife and breathtaking scenery. Information and a walking guide are available from a VisitScotland Information Centre. Those looking to enjoy the changing landscapes by bike can explore more than a thousand miles of quality roads, tracks and off-road terrain. You can hire a bike for the duration of your trip. Home to more than 300 lochs full of trout, it is little wonder Shetland is so popular with anglers. Fishing in Shetland is relatively cheap and largely unrestricted, so visiting anglers are spoilt for choice and can move around easily if the fish are not biting. For those looking to try a spot of sea fishing, cod, halibut, ling and mackerel are on offer. Boats are available for hire and there are local competitions and festivals throughout summer. Shetland Golf Club’s 18-hole course at Dale, just outside Lerwick, is sheltered by a deep valley, ensuring beautiful views and quality greens year round. There is another very attractive 9-hole course at Asta near Scalloway and further north you can also play 18 holes at Skaw on the island of Whalsay. With its beautiful coastal views, exposed location and testing moorland terrain, this course is considered a real island gem. With a huge number of crags, geos and cliffs dotted around the coastline, it is little wonder climbing has become such a popular activity in recent years. Climb Shetland is a dedicated climbing club organising climbs across the island all year round. There is also a climbing wall at the Clickimin Leisure Centre in Lerwick where inductions are carried out by qualified instructors.
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“While Shetland's legendary sea trout are a well-known attraction for the angler, the wild brown trout in our freshwater lochs are one of angling's bestkept secrets. Thanks to careful management, superb fish are to be found in more than 300 lochs scattered all around the islands, ready to be tempted by a fly or spinner.” Alec Miller, Shetland Angling Association
Did you know? ■ The more adventurous can sea kayak to otherwise inaccessible beaches, such as the Lang Ayre behind mighty Ronas Hill. ■ Shetland is part of the Global Geoparks Network with incredibly varied geology. You can walk on an ancient sea floor, stroll across the UK's largest active tombolo and explore an ancient volcano.
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■ You can stay in a camping bod in Whalsay which was once home to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid in the 1930s and where he wrote some of his finest poetry. ■ Rather than Munros, Shetland has 19 ‘Marilyns’ (hills which reach 150 m). 03
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A taste of Shetland
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Shetland is the ideal location for a culinary adventure. Characterised by unspoilt and fertile landscapes, clear coastal waters and with traditional recipes honed over generations, the island fare is highly rated for its quality and distinct taste.
History plays no small part in shaping Shetland’s unique menu. The tradition of preserving meat and fish is still a way of life for the crofting community, with salt fish and reestit mutton highly rated amongst the island’s prized produce. Reestit mutton - meat which is pickled then hung to dry - provides a delicious stock for tattie soup before it is savoured with freshly baked bannocks. The production of Shetland cheese is enjoying something of a renaissance, with handmade cheeses created from local herds the old fashioned way. Visit Shetland Cheese Ltd in Skeld and sample a delicious range of cheeses - be sure to include Shetland Cheddar, which is aged for six months in cloth to develop a fuller flavour. The sea provides an endless source of inspiration for restaurants across the isles, with delicious fresh seafood served up alongside locally sourced vegetables, such as native Shetland black potatoes and kale.
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Shellfish can be found in abundance, with mussel farms now a common sight in the inlets of water known as voes. Plump Shetland mussels, which are grown on ropes in the sea, are considered better quality because they never come into contact with the seabed. Such is the quality, you will see Shetland mussels routinely served up in restaurants and bistros up and down the country. Lovers of seafood will be greeted by delicious mackerel, scallops, lobster, not to mention smoked salmon and gravlax. Livestock graze over wide open spaces, from the seaweed-rich shore to the heather-clad hills, an environment that ensures Shetland’s mutton and lamb are considered amongst the best in the world. Shetland also lays claim to the UK’s most northerly brewery, which benefits from the pure waters on the island of Unst. Valhalla Brewery produces a range of award-winning ales, which can be sampled during a leisurely private tour or simply in one of the friendly pubs and bars across the island.
Visit Britain’s most northerly farmers’ markets in Unst, Yell, Vidlin, Walls, Bixter and Tingwall to meet the producers and pick up mouthwatering serving tips. The Shetland Food Festival in November will host a range of exciting foodie events, including cookery demonstrations by those who know how to get the best from land and sea. When it comes to eating out, there is something to suit every taste and budget. Try informal dining in one of Lerwick’s culinary institutions, Monty’s Bistro. Nestled up a lane from the Market Cross, look for the lunchtime specials board - changed daily depending on what’s in season - for a real showcase of Shetland produce. For an evening meal with panoramic views of Lerwick Harbour, Hay’s Dock is found in the Shetland Museum and Archives and specialises in fine dining. For those touring the islands, the café at the Bonhoga Gallery in Weisdale and the Braewick Cafe in Eshaness both offer afternoon tea in beautiful surroundings.
■ For an authentic experience of Shetland life you can join Island Trails tour ‘In Aboot da Night’, where you can sample traditional fare and enjoy storytelling in a warm and cosy setting overlooking beautiful St Ninian’s Isle. ■ Shetland’s prized picnic spots include the stunning Eshaness cliffs, the perfect sand tombola at St Ninian’s Isle and Meal Beach in Burra. ■ If you are touring the local parishes on a Sunday, there’s a good chance of coming across one of the Sunday Teas held in village halls, where the locals enjoy an afternoon tea of delicious homebakes, with the proceeds going to charity.
01 Fresh scallops at Baltasound Hotel, Unst. 02 Smoked salmon, Busta House Hotel. 03 The UK’s most northerly brewery, Unst. 04 Bonhoga Gallery Cafe, Weisdale. 05 Sheep grazing, Braewick, North Mainland.
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What’s on
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January 13 Scalloway Fire Festival
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Shetland is proud of its traditions and the islanders always find something to celebrate, from Europe’s largest fire festival to the island’s unique brand of music or delicious local produce. Visit Shetland in January for Up Helly Aa, Europe's largest annual fire festival, where the Viking Jarl Squad parade through Lerwick with burning torches before setting alight the replica longship. There are local celebrations throughout February and March, all of which culminate in singing and dancing long into the night. Spring ushers in the ever popular Shetland Folk Festival. Visit in June and July and you can join the party as yachts arrive from Bergen to drop anchor in Lerwick for the Shetland Races. Or experience the islands’ wild side at the Shetland Nature Festival. In September the book and film festivals get underway, while you can pick up unique gifts at the Shetland Craft Fair in November. With 2012 the Year of Creative Scotland, expect to see examples of Shetland's arts and crafts scene laid out across the isles in the form of events and exhibitions which showcase local talent.
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For music lovers, there’s everything from the Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival to the fantastic seven-day Shetland Fiddle Frenzy, where you can even join workshops and sessions to learn tunes in the Shetland fiddle style. Of course there is more to Shetland than just traditional music. The story of Thomas Fraser is a wonderful insight into a hugely enigmatic talent, and one which is celebrated with the annual Thomas Fraser Memorial Festival in Hamnavoe. A real hidden gem, music fans are advised to get tickets early for this unique festival in November. Visit Shetland, discover the great variety on offer and experience life on Scotland’s most northerly islands.
01 Shetland Fiddle Frenzy. 02 The burning galley at Up Helly Aa. 03 Shetland Food Festival. 04 Peat Casting at Saxa Vord during UnstFest.
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9 South Mainland Up Helly Aa E10 Bigton 15 - 6 Oct Brown Trout Season Various locations
16 Delting & Brae Up Helly Aa E6 Brae, North Mainland 23 - 25 Shetland Jazz Festival Various locations www.shetlandjazzclub.org
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April
1 - 30 Prehistoric Predator! Shetland Museum and Archives, F8 Lerwick An Allosaurus will be on display with prehistoric-themed events and workshops for children. www.shetland-museum.org.uk
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31 - 9 Sep Screenplay Film Festival Mareel and various venues throughout Shetland www.shetlandarts.org
31 - 9 Sep Wordplay Book Festival
Mareel and various venues throughout Shetland www.shetlandarts.org
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14 - 16 Shetland Blues Festival Various locations www.shetlandblues.info
15 - 16 Doors Open Days Various locations Free access to fascinating buildings around Shetland. Dates are provisional.
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“Shetland's internationally acclaimed traditional music heritage, famously built around the fiddle, is seen as just one of the islands' many unique features and is one of the primary reasons people choose to visit Shetland. From major festivals to regular traditional pub sessions, and everything in between, Shetland can rightly claim to be a genuinely musically gifted group of islands.” Davie Gardner, Atlantic Edge Music Services
October
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Shetland Wool Week
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This list highlights just a selection of events taking place in Shetland in 2012. The events information contained in this publication is as supplied to VisitScotland and to the best of VisitScotland’s knowledge was correct at the time of going to press. VisitScotland can accept no responsibility for any errors. Events can be subject to change, we recommend you check details with a local VisitScotland Information Centre before travelling (see page 22).
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Travel tips
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Shetland is the most northerly point of British soil; sitting in the middle of a triangle between Norway, the Faroe Islands and Scotland. Fortunately getting to and around these remarkable islands is simple - and when it comes to hopping between the isles on a ferry or via a 15-minute plane ride, the journey is often just as memorable as the destination. By ferry
Inter-island ferries
Get the ferry from Aberdeen, which leaves every evening, and start your break as soon as you step aboard the cruise-style ship. The ferry takes around 12 hours to travel between Aberdeen and Lerwick, generally arriving before 7am. Early risers might be greeted by the sight of Fair Isle in the distance, before passing by Sumburgh Head and docking in Lerwick Harbour.
With so many islands worth visiting as part of a touring itinerary, it is often a pleasant surprise to visitors how simple it is to travel around Shetland. Drive-on, drive-off ferries operate between all of the larger inhabited islands, including Bressay, Whalsay, Yell and Unst, and are fast, frequent and relied upon by locals just as much as they are by visitors. Booking is advisable, particularly at peak times.
Due to its location Shetland is also a popular cruise ship destination, with visits throughout the islands all year. Popular ports of visit include Lerwick, Fair Isle and Scalloway.
For further information on ferry times visit www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries
For further information on crossings to and from Shetland contact NorthLink Ferries Ltd: Tel: 08456 000449 Email: info@northlinkferries.co.uk Web: www.northlinkferries.co.uk
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Telephone bookings Bressay: Booking not available Whalsay: 01806 566259 Yell/Unst/Fetlar: 01957 722259 Out Skerries: 01806 515226 Papa Stour: 01957 722259 Foula: 0788 1823 732 Fair Isle: 01595 760222
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around the islands is simple, relaxing and fun. Shetland is part of the National Cycling Network and the North Sea Cycle Route passes through the island. Make sure you pop into a VisitScotland Information Cherbourg Le Havre Centre as soon as you arrive to find out about hiring a car or bicycle, and pick up a map for more detailed information. Roscoff
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By bus Buses provide an essential lifeline service to Shetland’s many rural communities. For many this area of public transport provides the necessary access to work, healthcare and leisure activities. In addition to this the bus network provides visitors with greater opportunities to explore Shetland’s many attractions. Lerwick Bus Station is located less than one mile from the ferry terminal. Bus services in Shetland
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Find all you want to do in Shetland, in one place. Dover Zeebrugge At a VisitScotland Information Centre we’ll tell you everything there is to see and do and help with Ostend Calais else you’ll need for your visit. Our friendly everything experts can offer advice and inspiration on all things local as well as sharing their wider knowledge of Brussels Dieppe Scotland. We can also arrange your accommodation and travel needs, as well as book tickets for events across Scotland. So, Paris to get the most out of your visit, there is only one place to go. Please refer to the list of VisitScotland Information Centres on page 22. Further travel information can be obtained in advance from www.traveline.org.uk or by calling 0871 200 2233.
01 Daily flights from Scotland's main cities. 02 Drive-on, drive-off inter-island ferry.
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Scotland’s Star Quality!
- A simple, impartial, consistent approach to quality
VisitScotland, under the Scottish Tourist Board brand, runs the star grading schemes which assess the quality standards of all types of accommodation and visitor attractions from castles and historic houses to garden centres and arts venues. We quality assure over 70 percent of the accommodation in Scotland and 90 percent of the visitor attractions – so wherever you want to stay or visit, we’ve got it covered. Each establishment is reviewed once a year. We do the hard work so you can relax and enjoy your holiday. How does the system work?
Graded visitor attractions
A consistent standard wherever you stay
Visitor attractions from tourist shops and museums to leisure centres and tours are graded with 1 - 5 stars depending on their level of customer care. The focus is on the standard of hospitality and service as well as presentation, quality of shop or cafĂŠ (if there is one) and toilet facilities.
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It should be noted that those establishments that fail to meet our minimum standards will not be awarded a star rating.
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presentation, ambience, food where provided and service are hard to fault
We grade all types of accommodation from hostels, through to B&Bs and self catering properties to hotels grand and small. We even grade campus accommodation and parks offering holiday homes and camping. So whether you prefer to spend the night under canvas or the canopy of a four-poster bed, we’ll make sure you know the standard to expect.
Access all areas The following symbols will help visitors with physical disabilities to decide whether accommodation is suitable:
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Further information For more information on Quality Assurance at VisitScotland, please contact us: Tel. 01463 244111 Fax. 01463 244181 customerservices@visitscotland.com
The Lochside Restaurant, Craigard House Hotel, Campbeltown, Argyll
Am Bothan Bunk House, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides
We welcome your comments on star-awarded properties:
Call into any VisitScotland Information Centre for further information.
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We want you to feel welcome
New Holiday Parks scheme
VisitScotland has developed Welcome Schemes to complement the Star Quality Assurance grades. These schemes tell you about establishments who pay particular attention to the specific needs of these visitors. As well as the established Walkers Welcome ' and Cyclists Welcome & schemes, there are similar schemes for:
The very best of food and drink
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This year VisitScotland introduces our new Holiday Parks Quality Assurance scheme. The star awards now better reflect the aspects which impact on your enjoyment of your Scottish park holiday, the things that you told us are important to you. This has resulted in changes to the level of awards given to some parks but you can still be assured of the same high level of customer service and all the facilities you’ve become accustomed to.
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Ancestral Tourism This means that a bothy or bod has been inspected
The Thistle symbol recognises a high standard of Holiday Park
The Green Tourism Business Scheme has been championing sustainable tourism in the UK, and has become the largest and most successful scheme of its type in the world.
This means individual caravan holiday homes have been assessed
Businesses that work in a sustainable, environmentally friendly way are graded: Bronze , Silver or Gold .
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Find all you want to do on Shetland in one place At a VisitScotland Information Centre we’ll tell you about everything you want to see, everything you want to do and everything else you’ll need for your visit. Our friendly experts can offer advice on all things local as well as sharing their wider knowledge of Scotland. Ask and you’ll find all the hidden gems, from cultural to culinary. We don’t just advise either. We can sort out your accommodation and all your travel needs, as well as tickets for events across Scotland. So if you’re looking to get the most from your visit, there really is only one place to go. Lerwick
Market Cross, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LU - 01595 693434
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Sumburgh Airport, Sumburgh ZE3 9JP - 01950 460905
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How to read the listings Quality Award For added assurance of quality and standards, all accommodation establishments display a Quality Assurance Award. The scheme is explained on pages 20 and 21.
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Now is the time to choose your holiday accommodation This guide has been split into five accommodation sections: • Hotels and Inns • Guest Houses and B&Bs • Self Catering • Camping and Caravan Parks • Hostels/Activity Accommodation Establishments are listed within these sections in alphabetical order by location and then by business name. Each entry has a map reference relating to the map which appears on page 72 of this guide. The map is helpful if you don’t know where a particular town is in relation to the area that interests you. Where establishments are listed as ‘By’ a city, town or village it is wise to check the exact location with the operator before making your journey.
Booking Accepting accommodation by telephone or in writing means you have entered into a legally binding contract with the proprietor of the establishment. If you cancel or fail to take up that accommodation, for whatever reason, the proprietor generally has the right to ask for compensation. You should always check the cancellation terms in advance and, if you must cancel a booking, advise the management immediately. Insurance & cancellations Should you have to cancel for any reason, it is reassuring to know that you can be insured against any compensation claim. Please ensure you take out cancellation insurance prior to your trip. Pricing The prices of accommodation, services, and facilities stated in this guide are based on information received from the relevant advertisers. Please note that the prices are per person per night, include VAT where applicable and are for your guidance only (VAT as at October 2011). Please check prices when you book accommodation and confirm exactly what the quoted price includes.
Accommodation options and costs Number in brackets refers to number of rooms/units of that type Sgl - Single Dbl - Double Twn - Twin Fam - Family Ste - Suite DB&B - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast B&B - Bed & Breakfast pppn - per person per night prpn - per room per night pw - per week pu - per unit ps - per suite so - single occupancy Ensuite/priv facs - please check at time of booking
Smoking The majority of Scotland’s indoor public places, including pubs, restaurants and cafés are smokefree by law, creating a healthier and fresher environment for residents and visitors to our beautiful country. Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses are also smoke-free but can designate bedrooms where guests can smoke, if they wish to do so. To check the availability of such bedrooms, please check with the establishment directly when booking. For further information, visit www.clearingtheairscotland.com Look out for the Short Breaks symbol Shetland offers a fabulous range of quality assured accommodation as listed on pages 24 - 45. Establishments which display the above symbol offer short breaks. Contact them direct for current special offers or to make a booking.
Further information To book your accommodation either visit www.visitscotland.com (a booking fee may apply) or contact the accommodation provider direct.
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MODERN COACHES From 16 to 55 seats. Whatever the size of your party, LEASKS’ can accommodate you. Conducted tours, group outings and evening parties catered for at
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Scotland is home to a huge range of creativity - from our world famous festivals and literary scene, to our stunning architecture, eclectic art and lively traditional music. Throughout 2012, we’ll be celebrating Year of Creative Scotland with a year-long programme of vibrant events. We’ll be welcoming people from all over the world to share in our celebrations, so why not join us? In Shetland, follow the new Craft Trail to watch the traditional skills used to create fine crafts, or see traditional Shetland boats at the spectacular three storey boat hall at Shetland Museum in Lerwick. To find out more and to sign up for your free Scotland e-newsletter, go to www.visitscotland.com/creative Year of Creative Scotland is a Scottish Government initiative led in partnership by EventScotland, VisitScotland, Creative Scotland, and VOCAL.
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DISCOVER SHETLAND’S GREAT INDOORS!
Wherever you go in Shetland you’re never far from fitness and fun thanks to the Shetland Recreational Trust.
The idea behind the Shetland Recreational Trust was to use some of Shetland’s oil revenue to provide ‘facilities for whole communities to meet, socialise and play. They will be a major attraction for local residents and will be important facilities in the attraction of tourists’.
There’s nothing quite like the Shetland Recreational Trust anywhere else. Since the first facility opened in 1985 the trust has built up an impressive network of 8 leisure facilities within easy reach of the vast majority of Shetland’s 22,000 population - and the thousands of visitors who are astonished at the quality and quantity of recreation facilities at the northern tip of Britain.
Shetlanders and visitors alike have responded by flocking to the facilities. Usage levels are much higher than anyone expected - almost 725,000 visits were recorded for the period 2010/2011 – proving just how exceptional our facilities are.
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We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our facilities, seven days a week.
UNST The dry facility hosts a variety of UNST LEISURE CENTRE, popular sports and leisure activities, BALTASOUND with the main 6-court sports hall, climbing wall, a bowls hall, multi-use studio, and state-of-the-art squash courts and Apex fitness centre. After a hard workout you can relax with friends YELL LEISURE CENTRE, in the bar. Outside the complex has MID YELL FETLAR fine sports pitches and a newly YELL refurbished athletics arena. In addition we have a modern, well equipped Caravan and Camp Site that accommodates 30 tent pitches and 20 caravan stances with electrical hookOUT SKERRIES up. An additional bonus is that you will only be charged at our concession rates NORTH MAINLAND LEISURE CENTRE, BRAE while staying on the site. We guarantee unbeatable fun, value MUCKLE PAPA ROE WHALSAY and choice when visiting one of STOUR Britain’s most modern and wellWHALSAY LEISURE CENTRE, SYMBISTER equipped sport and leisure facilities. WEST MAINLAND MAINLAND
Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lerwick Built in three phases at a cost of £16 million, the light and airy buildings on the shores of the Clickimin Loch house a magnificent 25-metre pool with flumes, river ride, giant bubble pool, toddlers’ pool and outdoor lagoon! You can also relax in the comfort of our health suite that contains a sauna, steam room, spa pool, C.V. equipment and toning chairs.
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Outside of Lerwick the Shetland Recreational Trust operates a further 7 rural leisure facilities. These facilities offer a similar range of activities including swimming pools, sports halls and community rooms. North Mainland, Unst, West Mainland and Whalsay also include squash courts and fitness suites while health suite facilities are available at North Mainland, Scalloway and South Mainland. All our facilities offer a broad and varied range of activities throughout the year.
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We have a selection of books, maps and gifts which are available to purchase by mail order, or by calling our VisitShetland Information Centre on 01595 693434 or info@visitshetland.com. Maps
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Shetland Official Tourist Map £5.50 & Gazetteer 1:160,000 scale Street Map of Lerwick & Scalloway £3
Guides:
Ordnance Survey Maps 1:50,000 scale: Landranger 1: Landranger 2: Landranger 3: Landranger 4:
Yell, Unst & Fetlar Sullom Voe & Whalsay North Mainland South Mainland
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Ordnance Survey Maps 1:25,0000 scale: Explorer 466: Explorer 467: Explorer 468: Explorer 469: Explorer 470:
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South Mainland Central Mainland North East Mainland North West Mainland Unst, Yell & Fetlar
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Essential Visitor Kit: Incorporating Shetland Guide Book by Charles Tait, Shetland Official Tourist Map, Lerwick/Scalloway Street Plan £20.50 Shetland Guide Book by Charles Tait Good general guide to Shetland £15 The Holiday Planning Guide to Shetland Independent guidebook, written by a visitor - for visitors £17
Activities: Trout Fishing in Shetland A guide to over 70 locations £2.50 Walking Shetland (Clan Walk Guide) Details 42 walks on Shetland £8.50 Walking in Shetland A guide to 20 walks £2.50 Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles (Cicerone Guide) Includes 55 walks on Shetland £15 Walking the Coastline of Unst £12 Walking the Coastline of Fetlar £13
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Walking the Coastline of the Westside Walking the Coastline of the South Mainland Walking the Coastline of the Eastside Walking the Coastline of Northmavine
£9 £11 £12 £12
Nature: Where to Watch Birds in Shetland Shetland Bird Report Birds of a Shetland Summer Photographic guide to our most common birds Otters by Bobby Tulloch (Colin Baxter publication) Simon King Shetland Diaries (BBC Publication)
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History: Jarlshof, Official Souvenir Guide £3.20 Prehistoric and Viking Shetland by Noel Fojut An archaeological journey through Shetland’s past £22 The Shetland Bus by David Howarth Story of secret wartime missions across the North Sea £10 A Glimpse of Lerwick’s Waterfront History £17
Children: Da Peesterleeties A Trowie story £9.50 Benny-benny Seawater £8 Benny-benny Seawater The first day of the Summer Holidays £8 The Grumpy Old Sailor £12
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Other: Around Shetland A Picture Guide Orkney & Shetland A Landscape Fashioned by Geology The Shetland Dictionary Shetland in Statistics Between Weathers - Travels in 21st Century Shetland Travel writing laced with humour Shetland Photography by Millgaet Media
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Souvenirs/Gifts Square Shetland flag car sticker (inside or outside available) £1.25 Rectangular Shetland flag car sticker (inside or outside available) £1.50 Shetland flag pin badge £2 Extensive range of exclusive Shetland jewellery, adult and children’s T-shirts & hoodies. Please call for details.
How to pay You can pay by credit card over the phone or by sending a cheque, payable to VisitScotland, to the address below. Minimum order value for credit card transactions is £5. Postage and Packaging charges All prices include postage and handling charge for UK orders. For orders outside the UK please contact VisitShetland Information Centre for details. For deliveries within UK/Europe allow 7-14 days delivery. Outside Europe allow 28 days delivery. No responsibility will be taken for lost, misplaced or damaged goods, due to the delivery process or anything else that affects the delivery of the goods.
What to do now Post the completed coupon to VisitShetland, Market Cross, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LU or email your order to info@visitshetland.com or call 01595 693434. Disclaimer All items are subject to availability. If we are unable to supply a particular item, we will notify you as soon as possible, and endeavour to supply an alternative item if necessary. All prices displayed are in £Sterling and are valid at date of going to print. All prices shown are inclusive of VAT*, applicable at the time of going to print. *VAT 20% as at October 2011.
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Wildlife adventure cruises around Noss National Nature Reserve and Bressay with unique UNDERWATER VIEWING
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10am & 2pm daily from 15th April – 15th September 2012 (other times on request)
Seabirds-and-Seals 21st season – 2012
Visit Britain’s best bird cliffs aboard Shetland’s top wildlife tour boat, Dunter III. Sail with our expert local guides to meet birds and seals at amazingly close range. Marvel at the stupendous cliffs, stacks, coves and caves. PLUS the unique Shetland Submarine – every cruise includes UNDERWATER VIEWING with remotely-controlled video cameras, to reveal the teeming sea life in the caves and kelp forests below the waves. See the entire food chain from tiny plant plankton to gannets and grey seals.
The Noss Boat sails every day at 10am and 2pm, 15th April to 15th September, (subject to weather, annual refit and demand). Duration: approx. 3 hrs. Prices: full fare £45; senior £40; student £30; under-16 £25; under-5 free (if space); group discounts. Booking is strongly advised for this very popular excursion: phone or text 07595 540 224 (24 hours) or, if no reply, try 07831 217 042 or contact Visit Shetland at Market Cross Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LU – phone 01595 693 434 – office hours only. E-mail bookings: info@seabirds-and-seals.com Website: www.seabirds-and-seals.com All departures from Victoria Pier Slipway in Lerwick town centre (100m from tourist information office).
Seabirds-and-Seals While you’re in Shetland, don’t miss the best bits!
The original and best – that’s why 80% of Noss passengers choose us! To find out more about Shetland go to www.visitshetland.com
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