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Get reading for Book Week Scotland 2014

I wouldn’t normally recommend getting lost when you’re in Scotland, but I’ll make an exception for Book Week. Taking place...

Queen's Baton Relay: 1 – 6 July

As we approach day 18 of the Queen’s Baton Relay, the baton has already been carried by approximately 2,000 batonbearers and...

Isle be back – why the Scottish Islands will have you coming back for more

What do you know about Scotland’s islands? Well, one thing we can confirm is that more people are falling in...

Embrace your inner Viking at the Shetland's Fire Festival

Winged helmets, fur-trimmed tunics, flaming torches and rousing music – the people of Shetland are certainly a fiery lot and know...

Family-friendly October break ideas

For all you doting parents out there on the lookout for ways to keep the kids entertained during the October...

Why choose the Caribbean when you could visit Shetland?

Planning an island adventure and can’t decide where to go? Looking for crystal-clear waters crashing against the shore, white sandy...

Shetland among the world's best for sunrises – Lonely Planet

Our very own Shetland has been named by travel bible Lonely Planet as offering one of the seven best sunrises in...

‘Shetland’ debuts on BBC One

What an action-packed past few months it’s been for Shetland! In January, the world was captivated by a collection of photos...

Shetland Ponies – Now with added dancing!

So, we thought putting Shetland ponies in cardigans was a fun way to show off a bit of Scottish nature....

Shetland Ponies – What’s Your Natural Scotland?

Fivla and Vitamin, our Shetland ponies in cardigans, have found global fame as the unofficial mascots of the Year of...

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