Description
Detailed information on the practical elements of a trip to Shetland – including why not to pack an umbrella – as well as in-depth guides to each area, detailing accommodation, attractions and the places to start dreaming about today.
What’s Inside
The Basics:
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Getting Here and Around
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Brief History
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Culture
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Shetland Today
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Food & Drink
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Events Calendar
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What to Buy
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Where to Stay
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Accessible Shetland
Areas:
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Lerwick & Central Mainland
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South Mainland
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Fair Isle & Foula
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West Mainland
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Papa Stour
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Whalsay & Out Skerries
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Nesting, Lunnasting & Delting
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North Mainland
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The North Isles: Yell, Unst & Fetlar
Activities:
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Natural Wonders
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Wildlife
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Beaches
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Photography
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Museums & Heritage
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Archaeology
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Arts & Crafts
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Knitting
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Trips & Tours
Essays:
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Weather
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Geology
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Scandinavian Influence
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Language & Folklore
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Clearances
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Island at War
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Knitting Heritage
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Oil Boom
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Up Helly Aa
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Shetland, by Ann Cleeves
Itineraries:
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3 Days in Shetland
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7 Days in Shetland
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Shetland with Kids: Family Adventures
