Visit us to request your free lindblad expeditions travel brochures, and discover the amazing and inspiring journeys we offer around the globe. We will be visiting shetland for the first time in 2011 and would be appreciative of advice that locals or previous visitors may be able to offer our preferred time to visit would be late may into june but due to work commitments we will most probably have to choose between easter. Many of hundreds of scotlands islands are either uninhabited or have a population of less than 200 residents with 125 islands inhabited. This unforgettable threenight experience for two adults will take you to the spectacular orkney islands where youll explore the fascinating heart of neolithic orkney, experience breathtaking natural landscapes, admire traditional craftsmanship and learn about the worldfamous whisky. Just off the normandy coast, the channel islands comprising of jersey, guernsey, alderney, sark and herm are a short hop away from britain and mainland europe. Shetland tourist board shetland amenity trust shetland. Sumburgh lighthouse is the oldest in shetland and is the first sight of mainland shetland for any visitor arriving by either ferry or plane.
Weve rounded up the best tourist attractions in shetland isles in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. Designed by robert stevenson in 1821, it became the first of many lighthouses in shetland to be built by the famous family of stevenson eng neers. A visitors guide to ten places in shetland that arent as well known. Top 15 destinations to visit in scotland tripsavvy. And yet, to me going north in winter has its own very special appeal. Shetland offers a range of official camp and caravan sites, located throughout the islands. As well as scheduled trips, most operators offer bespoke tours or private charters to suit your particular interests and requirements just give them a call, browse their respective websites, or contact the visit shetland tourist information office 01595 693434 for more details. Whether you choose to visit during the summer months, take a short break during spring and autumn or choose a snappy and exhilarating winter getaway, shetland has something for you. Shetland islands holiday brochure, shetland holiday brochure from bitesize britain. Shetland islands council, in partnership with visitscotland, commissioned progressive to conduct a visitor survey on the shetland islands to provide robust and uptodate estimates of visitor volume and value, as well as information on experiences, motivations, behaviours and perceptions. When people come to visit shetland they usually visit st ninians isle, jarlshof and scalloway castle.
Shetland has many strong physical and cultural assets attractive to tourists but those special characteristics tend to appeal to. Of these hundred isles, just 16 are inhabited all year round. Get information on orkney and shetland islands hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, sightseeing, and activities. According to a local song, there are a hundred shetland islands that range from the biggest island which we call the mainland to tiny green holms you might spot in the distance. The following scans of audio equipment manuals, brochures, catalogs, reports and other documents are presented for reference use. Image caption the brochure says actress cate blanchett is a regular visitor and has a pedal car. The guides list attractions, tour guides and our accommodation providers. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Shetland shetland islands tourist guides association. Our shetland travel guide doesnt cover all 100 of these islands, just the highlights. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Shetland tour guide discover shetland through the eyes. Plea to tourists to refrain from traveling to the faroe islands until 1 may.
Swanage and purbeck holiday brochure, dorset holiday brochure from bitesize britain. Because of the current global situation regarding the corona virus, visit faroe islands is appealing to tourists to not travel to the faroe islands until 1 may at the earliest. Visit shetland to enjoy the uniqueness of the far north of britain, and youll leave wanting to bring your friends and family back to these captivating islands. An archipelago to the far north of scotland, shetland is geographically closer to norway yet retains a very distinctive scottish culture. Most of our guides are locals who hold an accredited guiding qualification, and can advise you on the best areas, sites and shops to visit. Heres all the crucial travel information youll need to get here. With the unforgettable settings like this, shetland offers an excellent choice of outdoor activities from midnight rounds of golf to. Guides shetland islands tourist guides association. Shetland, a guide to the islands northlink ferries. Walking tours in lerwick, shetlands capital some guides specify a maximum number of guests, shown in brackets. Shetland was awarded lonely planets best in europe 2019 as one of europes top destinations, so now is the perfect time to head 60 degrees north. The official tourism website for iceland, inspired by iceland, visit iceland, iceland, iceland tourism, come and be inspired by iceland. Free travel brochures by mail travel dvds lindblad.
Mystery surrounds a spoof tourist brochure for a nonexistent island which has appeared at a. Such as lerwick, the capital on mainland, the largest island. Whether this is your first visit to the area or youve already discovered the joys of the breathtaking landscapes, bustling market towns and the areas outstanding cultural and historical heritage, theres always lots to explore. Cate blanchett in spoof tourist brochure for orkneys. Yachtsmen are increasingly looking beyond their home waters for interesting sailing challenges, and shetland offers a fantastic cruising ground. Shetland amenity trust provides a very comprehensive range of interpretive leaflets which give complete geographic coverage of the islands as well as information on specific subjects relating to the cultural and natural heritage of the islands. The shetland isles, a unique place of peace, pure air and wide open spaces. F or many winter time is the prime holiday time to follow the sun and board a flight to the south at least if you have grown up in a part of europe where winters are long, cold and dark. Lying halfway between orkney and shetland, it is one of britains most successful remote communities, pioneering projects in wildlife tourism, sustainable management of.
The country is comprised of 4 archipelagos hebrides, orkney, shetland, and faroe islands and well as 796 islands with lewis and harris, shetland, orkney, and skye the most populous of the ten largest islands. Shetland islands tourist guides association tourist guide. Shetland islands tourist guides association sitga home. Planning for 1st visit shetland islands forum tripadvisor. Pdf the role of heritage tourism in the shetland islands. Shetland has made some in roads into extending the season over recent years, with success stories such as. Visitscotland s lerwick icentre is the ideal location to begin your shetland adventure, with a wide range of information available and knowledgeable advisors on hand we can help you plan your own unique visit to britains most northerly isles. Our virtual guide to our northerly island home until we can welcome you here to.
We will provide only the information necessary to ensure the successful fulfilment of your. There are 1 shetland isles tourist attractions to pick from. The location of the islands has contributed to the evolution of a truly shetlandic collection of scenery and geology, bird life, sea mammals, wild flowers and wonderful beaches. Walking tours in lerwick, shetlands capital some guides specify a maximum number of guests, shown in brackets walking tours. Shetland is an archipelago of islands about 50 miles northeast of orkney and about 105 miles from the scottish mainland.
To receive a copy of our 2019 brochure please complete the form below. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Your shetland tour guide, lara thomason, is an independent, greenbadge certified tour guide. With over 6,000 years of history, 8 sandy beaches and around 19 hours of daylight during the summer months, shetland has something to please everybody. Bus timetables provided by zettrans and promote shetland. Visit shetland and savour the wildlife, the birdlife and the warm community spirit. Lerwick is the capital and main port of the shetland islands, scotland, located more than 100 miles 160 km off the north coast of mainland scotland on the east coast of the shetland mainland. Visit faroe islands the ultimate guide to the faroe islands. Fair isle, a tiny jewel of an island, is known worldwide for the warmth of its welcome to visitors.
Plan your short break or holiday in shetland and enjoy some great shetland events. Explore shetland holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Travel shetland 100 scattered islands lying at the crossroads of the north sea and the atlantic ocean one of the remotest parts of britain, yet easily accessible. A shetland mystery shetland island mysteries book 7 kindle edition by cleeves, ann. The s2s holiday parks newsletter highlights brings you information on holiday parks all over the uk whether you are an older couple looking for a quiet getaway, a family looking for some fun with the kids or perhaps a group of friends taking a break together, the catalink holiday park client highlights are sure to bring something new to you. As a shetlander who has 22 years of experience in the tourism industry, lara has a comprehensive knowledge of the shetland islands. Ebrochures and downloadable guides discover all that scotland has to offer with our online visitor brochures. The 10 best things to do in shetland islands 2020 with. Travel guide and tourist information on the shetland islands, scotland. The 10 best shetland islands sightseeing tours with.
Made up of more than 100 islands, just 15 of which are inhabited, with dramatic scenery and more than 6,000 years of history, the shetland isles make the ultimate adventure destination. Shetland tourism strategy shetland islands council. Pick between our themed guides on burns, food and drink and activities, or take a look at our regional brochures if you know where in scotland you want to go. We have ten hidden gems of shetland for you to visit places that dont make the front cover of the tourist brochure. Shetland has a fascinating and unique natural environment. The town has a lot to offer visitors and will introduce you to shetlands unique identity. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in shetland islands, scotland on tripadvisor.
Our tour is bookended by the two principal cities of glasgow in the west and the capital, edinburgh, in the east. Includes comprehensive colour maps of even the smallest towns. Swanage and purbeck holiday brochure, dorset holiday. It seemed just natural to make my way to shetland for the first time at the end of january. The shetland isles lie on the 60 degree north line of latitude. Cate blanchett in spoof tourist brochure for orkneys mama. Lerwick, shetland s only burgh, had a population of about 7,500 residents in 2010 and is the most northerly and most easterly town in scotland there are other large settlements more northerly in shetland, most notable the village of brae. How to get here you may think that shetland looks remote on the map were 600 miles north of london, as far away as milan or berlin but the islands are surprisingly accessible. The islands lie at the midpoint between the north sea and the norwegian sea. Find out about the bustling city, historic gems and the industrial side. Please note that due to the coronavirus outbreak we are unable to process brochure orders at this time. Inspired by iceland the official tourism information.
Shetland travel guide getting to know the shetland isles. Shetland tourist board have kindly agreed to send an information pack about. Shetland islands holiday brochure travel brochures uk. There are at least 100 islands in the group but only 16 of them are inhabited. The island has beautiful scenery, starting in lerwick, driving through fertile fields, seeing lovely vistas and sea views, learning about and visiting shetland ponies, and visiting the. Please check here for the latest information on the coronavirus situation in scotland. Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or landmarks. There is so much to see and do in the channel islands. Download a vibrantlynarrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map. Experience amazing train journeys on the scenic railways of scotland, many built during the very beginnings of the great railway age. Visit shetland voted one of the worlds best tourist locations by lonely planet, shetland offers an amazing variety of wildlife, spectacular scenery and a rich and vibrant culture.
Peak district holiday brochure holiday brochures from. We welcome the addition of additional documents to this page. Sheltered by bressay, the natural harbour attracts a wide range of visiting craft. Youll go home revived, refreshed and relaxed and no matter how many times you visit theres always something else to discover. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cold earth. Imagination magazine packed full of interesting features on british places, people, culture, fashion, shopping, and studying in britain. We are unable to send brochures through the post, however the regional, castle trail, and active guides are available to pick up in a visitscotland icentre. Tourist board info before you visit shetland islands, visit tripadvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travellers by travellers. These often have a specific focus or interest, such as. The guide will simply stepon to the visitors transport and accompany them on their tour.
Printed materials were also often mentioned, including travel guide books 23% and brochures 11%. Youll find maps, tips on scotlands great outdoors, food and drink, events and festivals, as well as music and great images to transport your clients here. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your. Visit shetland museum and archives and learn about the geological processes that contributed to shetland s unique landscape. Employing a friendly and knowledgeable shetland guide is the best way to make your holiday in our beautiful islands truly memorable. May 05, 2016 image caption the brochure says actress cate blanchett is a regular visitor and has a pedal car.
The internet guide to scotland is designed and maintained solely by daniel mackenziewinters. When you purchase travel services through shetland wildlife we may share some of your details with our flight booking agents or other involved third parties. Orkney and shetland islands travel guide expert picks for. Discover all that scotland has to offer with our online visitor brochures. Lara offers regular private guided tours for groups of varying sizes. All you need to know about the shetland islands, history, visitor information, travel advice and tourism information on the shetland islands. The shetland islands are a place where ancient history combines with diverse landscapes and incredible geology.
Find out why shetland is the perfect scottish escape. Social media was mentioned by 9% of visitors, while 4%. If orkney is full of historical mysteries, then surely shetland is the place for the drama. Shetland travel information provided by zettrans and promote shetland. Shetland tourist board shetland amenity trust shetland museum shetland archives. Pdf purpose this paper aims to determine the role of heritage tourism in. Katherine jenkins favourite places follow in the footsteps of harry potter surprising places to eat, drink and stay amazing moments in britain why britain is a great place to study.
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