Your first experience of Shetland may be the view of the archipelago of islands from a plane's window. Or it might be the vista of distant cliffs seen from the rail of a ferry steaming towards Lerwick.
Ruled for more than 600 years by Scandinavia and then given as a dowry to Scotland, the islands have a unique blend of culture.
There are miles of beautiful sandy beaches to explore as well as Neolithic burial chambers made from stone and turf, as well as Brochs standing from 5m to 13m high, erected for defense by the Iron Age tribes of Northern Britain.

Accommodation In This Area

There are seven Youth Hostels, on the Islands

	Stromness, The Ferry Inn, in picturesque  location
	Little Bu. Holiday chalet in Orkney, Scotland
	Broch House B&B, a Family run bed and breakfast situated in Scalloway
	Valley B&B, will provide you with the ideal base for your Shetland Holiday
	Dagaz B&B, a Scandanavian style timber house, Lerwick is approx a 30 minutes drive
	Boatsroom B&B, a very tranquil location, with a serene and rugged beauty
	Breiview Guest House, modern house  overlooking Breiwick Bay with fine views

Services & Attractions In This Area

	Island Trails, Let us introduce you to Shetland with guided tours of the landscape, history & people.
	Wild Green Travel, Walking, Whisky & Wildlife tours with great accomodation and food.
	C~N~Do Scotland, walking holidays, enjoy  the diversity of Scotland's landscapes.
	Wilderness Scotland – Guided & Self-Guided Hiking & Adventure Vacations.
	Scottish Highland Trails is a family business specialising in personalised, tailored vacations.
	Visit Orkney Craft Industries Associations shop in the summer months in Kirkwall
	Let NorthLink Ferries take you on a voyage of discovery to Orkney and Shetland
	Up Helly Aa, the largest fire festival in Europe
	Orkney Hand Crafted Furniture, creates a range of award winning traditional furniture
	At Star Car Rental our aim is to provide a friendly and reliable service