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Shetland

The Shetland islands have some of the richest Viking heritage and most incredible landscapes, including Breckon Beach which was recently featured in Condé Naste Traveller's list of Best Beaches in the World. Enjoy adrenaline-soaked adventure and experience spectacular wildlife on the Shetland islands, from seabirds and seals, to otters and orcas, not forgetting the famous Shetland ponies.

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Travel to and around Shetland

Shetland may be the most northerly point of the British Isles, but it is also surprisingly accessible by ferry and plane. The island is also well served by public transport services including bus and inter-island flight and ferry services, helping you get from A to B in no time.

Getting to

Ferry

Take the overnight ferry to Lerwick from Aberdeen or Kirkwall with NorthLink Ferries.

For full details, prices and booking, visit the NorthLink Ferries website

Flying

Getting around

Ferry

Shetland Islands Council operate an inter-island ferry service. The services are fast and frequent, and you can travel to all of them as a foot passenger and many of them with your own vehicle.

Travel around Shetland using inter-island ferries

Bus and coach

Cycling

Vehicle hire

Driving

Taxi

Flying

A tip from your local expert

Hermaness National Nature Reserve

Hermaness is a spectacular wilderness. In summer the moorland teams with Great Skua & Golden Plover before you reach the dramatic cliffs which are a seabird city. In winter, the bleak moorland leads to the Atlantic at its most dramatic.

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