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Full of natural beauty, wildlife and archaeology
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Green fields, blue seas, small enough to see it all.
leics Says: I have absolutely *no* idea why I did not write this review before: the accomm review is usually the first one I write. I think I was just overwhelmed with the...
leics Says: Pack waterproof overtrousers if you intend to walk and explore; nothing is worse than soaking wet trousers except.......soaking wet feet! So you *do* need...
leics Says: Catpund burn lies to the south of Cunningsburgh. It cuts its way through a band of steatite (soapstone/talc) which is very easy to cut but hardens when exposed...
leics Says: You'll need a car (or a long walk) to get to this Neolithic settlement and 'temple' site, but it really is worthwhile making the effort.Stanbury site is set in...
leics Says: Drive to get to places, of course...or take the bus.But Shetland is made for walking. Unlike Orkney, it has very few cows....it's sheep country....so you need...
leics Says: If you haven't arrived in your own boat a boat-trip will show you a side of Shetland which is otherwise inaccessible.There are several trips operating out of...
leics Says: One of the wonders of Shetland is spending time walking its beautiful cliffs, watching the myriad seabirds and whale/porpoise/seal-spotting.But be wary....
Don't underestimate the weather.
leics Says: Really...don't.Don't think we in the UK exaggerate about its changeability. We don't. You really *can* have all 4 seasons in one day here, and especially so in...
leics Says: Shetland has very limited accommodation options and a lot of visitors in the summer months (think July and August, in the main).If, like me, you want to visit...
leics Says: If you fly in do check Loganair's cabin baggage limits. Their planes are smaller so their size allowance is smaller too. Absolutely do *not* pack assuming the...
leics Says: To see Shetland properly you really do need a car. The bus services is limited both in services and in operating times, and although walking and cycling are...
leics Says: Sumburgh airport may be tiny but it's busy with planes and helicopters. Make sure you have your coat with you, because you'll walk from the plane to the...
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Buses do exist on Shetland but if you're limited for time you'll really going to need to hire a car. We paid about £30/day. Of course you could bring your own,...
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Q: Hi All I am traveling to UK and Scotland in Sept this year with my 3 year old and was wondering if it would be a good idea to...
A: The seabirds that nest on Shetland will be long gone by that stage, which is a shame because particularly on Fetlar the Great Skuas are amazing (and pretty intimidating)...
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The Shetlands are the most northerly group of islands in Great Britain. It is composed of about 100 islands and about 15 of these are inhabited. Ferries link many of the islands but reservations are a...
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Shatland - a paradise for birdwatchers and hikers
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Foula is one of Britain's most remote inhabited islands. The crofting townships are situated in the narrow eastern coastal strip with the expanse of peat and moorland rising steeply to Foula's five......
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Shetland is probably one of my favourite places in the world. I visited for a measly day and a half and fell in love with the place. It has beautiful rolling hills, deep blue water off the cliffs and...
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