Shetland is one of Scotland’s 32 unitary council areas. It is an archipelago of approximately 100 islands to the North-East of mainland Scotland. Of these, only 15 are inhabited. The largest ...

In the unique and fragile maritime environment of the Shetland Islands, a writer finds challenge and solace.

Scotland’s islands are known for their history, nature, and stunning landscapes, but one, in particular, stands out for its wealth. Whalsay, a small island off the east coast of Shetland’s ...

A renowned naturalist has scooped second place in a competition celebrating wildlife and landscape photography in Scotland.

“Shetland is the most remote place in the UK. It's a part our country but completely unique. It might be British but it's closer to Norway than to Edinburgh and it feels very different from the ...

The Shetland Islands are a part of Scotland. They are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea, so to get there from the Scottish mainland you need to take a plane, or a ferry.