Seeing puffins again means spring is really here. These colourful birds brighten our longer days.Whether you love watching birds or just enjoy nature, it's always a treat to see them.

Find out where you'll spot them between April and August here: shetland.org/visit/do/wildl… 🐦🌼

Cycling UK have a vacancy for a full-time Development Officer, based in Shetland. Your role would include delivering a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities in the community. 

Closing date is 22 April, and you can find all the details here: cyclinguk.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/…

Head to the @ShetlandM&A to see Lesley Burr's wonderfully evocative paintings, sketchbooks and ceramic pieces that capture both the extraordinary landscapes of the Canadian Arctic and the interactions between humans and nature.

See more: shetland.org/blog/artist-le…

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Shetland's Puffins return to their clifftop colonies in early April, two to three weeks later than colonies further south in Britain. 

Learn when and where to see puffins in Shetland in our blog: shetland.org/blog/when-to-s…

When spring reaches Shetland it is spectacular, our landscapes filling with birds and wildflowers. Sunlight and longer days bring warmth and brightness, and the wildlife has a new energy.

Take a closer look at a spring visit to Da Gairdins o Sand: shetland.org/blog/spring-ex…

Catherine Munro moved with her young family to Shetland, and in this blog she explains why spring is a special time in Shetland.

Read more: shetland.org/blog/signs-of-…

Documentary filmmaker Matthew Somerville visited Shetland's South Mainland Up Helly Aa. His trip represented the most northerly point in a year of travelling the UK to document rituals and ceremonies that bring Britons together.

Read more: shetland.org/blog/shetland-…

🕵️‍♂️🕵🏻‍♀️ Much of the ‘Shetland’ crime drama series is filmed in the islands, providing stunning scenery and historic landmarks as the backdrop. 

🗺 Join us on a tour of Lerwick locations made famous by Jimmy Perez, Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh and Ruth Calder: shetland.org/blog/lerwick-s…

⛴ For your chance to win a return ferry trip with NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen to Lerwick for four people, including cabin and car, enter at: shetland.org/prizes/uha-2024

🔥 Giveaway closed Saturday, 16 March 2024 at 11:59 pm (UK time).
➡️ Full terms and conditions are on the website.

From a young age, Jay Wyllie was inspired by Shetland. He visited for family holidays and knew that one day he wanted to call the islands home. 🪓 🔥 ⛵️An unexpected skill Jay has learned since living in Shetland is galley building.

Read more at: shetland.org/blog/the-shetl…

🔥 Last Friday saw the penultimate event in Shetland's fire festival season, the South Mainland Up Helly Aa. Take a look at the procession and galley burning from Scousburgh Sands, Bigton.

Find out more about Shetland's season of fire festivals here: shetland.org/visit/up-helly…

🔥 ⛴ Last week to enter our fire festival giveaway. One person will win a return ferry trip from Aberdeen to Lerwick for four people, including cabin and car.

➡️ shetland.org/prizes/uha-2024

Full T&Cs on the website. Prize draw closes at 11.59pm (UK) on Saturday 16 March 2024.

Cake fridges and honesty boxes selling delicious home bakes are common across Shetland, while community Sunday teas selling sandwiches, cakes, and fancies are a special Shetland institution.

Hungry to discover more? Then, read on… shetland.org/blog/cake-frid…

With daylight stretching long past 5pm in Shetland, there is a feeling of changing seasons. Despite the hints of spring, this can be a time of wild winds and stormy seas: a beachcomber’s dream 🌊

🐚 Catherine shares her shoreline discoveries in this blog: shetland.org/blog/fascinati…

🎻 Shetland is internationally famous for its fiddle music tradition, and in August 2024 a new event, Shetland Fiddle Week, opens its doors for the first time. 

Find out more: shetland.org/blog/shetland-…

Jay Wyllie’s joinery skills helped him embark on a valuable career when he moved to Shetland. He also puts his knowledge to good use renovating the home he and partner Lauren bought in the beautiful North Mainland.

Read more about their life in Shetland: shetland.org/blog/the-shetl…

Three young Shetlanders’ athletics careers are gathering pace thanks to the islands’ inclusive and supportive sporting culture, first-rate facilities, and opportunities to compete at a high level.

Read more: shetland.org/blog/expert-co…

Curious about the perfect time to visit Shetland? Let our annual events guide your decision! See what's on throughout the year: shetland.org/blog/shetlands…

Pianist Amy Laurenson's musical foundation was built in Shetland, and honed at the Royal Conservatoire in Glasgow. Her debut album 'Strands' blends traditional Shetland tunes and contemporary influences.

Find out more on the blog: shetland.org/blog/amy-laure…