Shetland Info

Shetland, an intriguing scatter of uniquely individual islands from Muckle Flugga to Sumburgh Head, lies at the northermost tip of the United Kingdom.

It is a land of spectacular views and outstanding archaeological monuments - the brochs and prehistoric villages are amoung the most significant in Europe - where mysterious standing stones dot the landscape, and medieval castles at Scalloway and Muness testify to Shetland's historic importance and ancient links to Scandinavia.

This information and beautifully illustrated guide is an essential companion for the prospective traveller to these romantic islands. The discovery of oil in the North Sea has brought wealth, technology and improved communications and infastructure to the home of the famous miniture ponies, and today over 50,000 discerning visitors are lured to the islands each year.

As well as those in search of peace and solitude, the pristine natural environment and unusual land formations also entice bird watchers and students of geology.

From wild isolation on the remoter islands to the frendly, bustling warmth of the attractive main town of Lerwick, Shetland holds a seductive fasination which will draw you back again and again.