Closer to Norway than mainland Scotland, the one hundred or so islands of the Shetland archipelago are easily accessible, yet are a world away in character and culture. Awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife, world-class seafood and convivial natives complete the picture in Scotland’s very own ‘land of the midnight sun’.

What to do

• Walk onto St Ninian's Isle, a small island connected to the south-western coast of Shetland's mainland.
• Eshaness Lighthouse situated an hour’s drive from Shetland's capital town Lerwick. No visible neighbour’s and the warm cosy feel inside the lighthouse on a wild and stormy night is an experience never to be forgotten.
• Broch of Mousa is the finest preserved example of a broch or round tower in Shetland.
• Step back in time in the Croft House Museum and experience what it was like to live and work in this traditional Scottish dwelling.
• There's something for everyone - from mountain biking to trout fishing and scuba diving
• Enjoy 138 sandy beaches and over 2700kms of Coastline.