About Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands
comprise one of 32 council areas of Scotland.
It is an archipelago between the Orkney Islands and the Faroe Islands,
north of Scotland.
The total area of Shetland Islands is approximately 1466 square kilometre.
Getting here
Sumburgh Airport is located on Shetland's capital, Lerwick.
Arriving by sea to Shetland Islands dock at Lerwick Ferry Terminal,
situated at Holmsgarth Pier. Major international airlines such as
British Airways, Atlantic Airways connect to Shetland.
Major towns & cities in Shetland Islands
Lerwick, Scalloway
Shetland Islands Golf
Shetland Islands has an interesting golfing venue. There are two "Royal and Ancient" recognised golf
courses in the Shetland Islands - The Shetland Golf Club at Dale
on the outskirts of Lerwick and The Whalsay Golf Club at Skaw
on Whalsay.
Shetland Islands Sea Angling
Shetland Islands is an excellent base for sea angling.
Shetland waters are among the most promising anywhere in the world.
Shetland Islands Pony Trekking
Pony Trekking is a favourite in Shetland Islands.
Sleepy roads mean a quiet trek is safe and enjoyable.
Shetland Islands Cruising
Shetland is an increasingly popular cruise liner destination.
It is ideally located as a midway port on cruise between
Iceland, The Faroe Islands, Norway and the Scottish mainland and
Europe. Lerwick is one of the Scotland's top cruise ship destination.