Dramatic Shetland Islands coastline
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Shetland — The Most Northern Archipelago of Islands in the UK

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Discover Shetland

Why Visit Shetland?

A place apart...

Dramatic Coastline

Dramatic Coastline

Towering sea cliffs, rolling moorland, and over 1,600 km of spectacular coastline unlike anywhere else in Britain.

Iconic Landscapes

Iconic Landscapes

Discover Dore Holm, Eshaness, and geological wonders shaped over millennia by wind, sea and ice.

Incredible Wildlife

Incredible Wildlife

Harbour seals, puffins, orcas and over a million seabirds — Shetland is one of Britain's finest wildlife destinations.

Up Helly Aa

Up Helly Aa

Experience the world's biggest fire festival — a spectacular Viking celebration held every January in Lerwick.

Charming Villages

Charming Villages

Stone-built harbourside villages, white sandy beaches and crofting communities nestled into Shetland's stunning coastline.

Fresh Local Seafood

Fresh Local Seafood

World-class salmon, lobster, mussels, and the finest fish straight from the surrounding North Atlantic waters.

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Shetland

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The Shetland Islands

1,650
Businesses
95% small & micro
100
Islands
16 permanently inhabited
23,200
Population
approx.
11
Tourism Sectors
across the islands
Shetland Islands from space

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