What to do and see in Shetland Islands, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

With over 20 years of experience we are the No.1 choice for birding, mammal-watching, botanical, photographic & walking holidays in Shetland. We are also the only award-winning eco-tourism holiday business resident in Shetland. Visit us online - our site is packed with wild ideas and a choice of 40 wildlife-filled holidays. Day tours plus tailor-made & bespoke packages also arranged for individuals / groups plus boat trips, exclusive hide photography and wildlife sound recording. We also operate a portfolio of wildlife-watching and photography holidays overseas to Finland, Norway, France, Spain, Poland and Hungary. Fully Bonded by the CAA: ATOL 9151.

Shetland Museum and Archives is located on Hay's Dock, which was restored during the building of this award winning visitor attraction.Discover the islands' many secrets through the exhibits and displays, and take a look in the boat shed where you can see demonstrations of traditional boat building skills. Also be sure to visit Da Gadderie, the museum's temporary exhibition area which hosts a diverse range of exhibitions throughout the year.Shetland Museum and Archives is open daily and admission is free.

Join Island Trails to discover the real Shetland, it's beautiful scenery, history, culture and wildlife. Owned by crofter and wildlife enthusiast James Tait who also has a keen interest in local history. With his extensive local knowledge James can plan a tour or walk to suit your interests and timescale. Check out the Island Trails website for more information and to read recent customer testimonials.

We regret to inform all our guests and clients that Mousa Boat will not be open for 2020 season We can promise you a warm welcome aboard the Mousa Boat on your journey to explore the enchanting island of Mousa. With its magnificent Iron Age Broch and wonderful wildlife this really is the perfect place for visitors to experience the essential nature of Shetland. We operate regular sailings and tours; a Daytime Island Trip and a Late Evening Storm Petrel Trip, or if you prefer something more leisurely we also run fascinating Short Cruises around the local waters, trips to Noss for the spectacular bird watching and Whale watching charters, Whichever sailing you choose, and many do both trips, please don’t leave it to the last day of your visit to Shetland as all sailings are weather dependent, and we know you wouldn’t want to miss the experience of visiting Mousa.

Shetland Nature is a wildlife tour company running a wide range of wildlife, birding and photography tours and holidays. They are the only tour company in the Shetland Islands to have been awarded the official Five Star Wildlife Experience by Visit Scotland. Running tours and holidays all year round, see also their self catering accommodation, The Shetland Nature Lodge- the most northerly self catering property in UK.

Guided kayaking trips round Mainland Shetland. No previous experience necessary. All equipment and training provided. Taster sessions, half day or full day trips. No programme of trips. Trips available all year round, weather-permitting, and arranged round weather forecast and sea-state. Mostly single kayaks; one double kayak.

We offer trekking on Icelandic Horses in Burra, Shetland. We have a purpose built all weather menage where you can meet and try our horses before going on one of several treks in Burra. The scenery is beautiful and the horses are friendly and dependable to suit any level of rider.

The Shetland Islands are a naturalists dream and a photographers paradise. Shetland has as rich an archaeological, historical and cultural heritage as you will find anywhere. Discover Shetland aims to offer you a personal, informal and intimate experience of our beautiful islands. There are prescribed tours but there is flexibility and every effort will be made to accommodate your interests.

Shetland Seabirds & Wildlife Tours offer excursions around the incredible bird cliffs of Noss in the Shetland Islands. Tours take place twice daily at 10.30am & 2pm leaving the small boat harbour in Shetland's main town of Lerwick. We are also available for marine survey and workboat contracts.

Shetland minibus tours owned and run by Grant Redfern, a born and bred Shetlander, providing four tours the length and breadth of the Shetland Isles in an eight seat minibus. The tours cover everything you need to know about Shetland, from ancient to modern history, culture, wildlife and stunning scenery.