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Getting Here
Getting Here
Fly
Fly
Sumburgh Airport on Shetland's southerly tip connects to Glasgow, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Inverness, and Aberdeen. Flight times range from 1-1.5 hours. Look for tickets at the link below.
Sail
Sail
The Northlink Ferry departs from Aberdeen daily at either 5.30pm or 7pm and arrives in Lerwick at around 7am the next morning. There are a variety of affordable options available including cabins, sleeping pods, and reclining chairs. Book your passage at the link below.
Swim
Swim
On second thought, best stick to the other two options!
Exploring Shetland
Shetland is one of only seven geographical areas in the UK that has been given Geopark status. The unique geographical landscape of the islands makes Shetland a stunning place to see. From sandy beaches and tombolos to dramatic cliffs and stacks.
Find out more:
https://en.unesco.org/global-geoparks/shetland
The wildlife in Shetland is renowned worldwide.
In the sea we are regularly visited by orca pods and dolphins, and we have plenty of seals and otters who choose to raise their young among the rocky shores.
On land you can find a variety of seabirds nesting in the cliffs over the Summer, including puffins. And of course we can't forget our native Shetland Ponies.
Shetlands rich history of trade and migration with the rest of the world means that it has some stunning and insightful archeological sites that date back over thousands of years.
Visit Historic Scotland site to find out more:
https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/search-results?q=ZE1
Jarlsoff, Sumburgh
Clickimin Broch, Lerwick
Nightlife
Source: turriefieldveg.co.uk
Source: Shetland.org.
Shetland has some great dining options serving fresh local produce and hearty meals to get your tastebuds watering. Check out some of the links below.
Shetland stands out for it's seafood, typically landing from shore to plate the same day.
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