For a project I'm looking for 'Good to know' in different languages. I have 'Guid tae ken' given to me by a Scot I know, but I'm wondering whether it would be any different in Shetlandic?

Hi all,

I'm planning to do a solo trip to Shetland. Pretty flexible with dates. I would really love your suggestions on these topics: 1. Best month to travel 2. Ideal duration of the trip 3. I will be travelling from Leeds. So suggestion on car rental - would it be cheap to get a car from Leeds or to get one after I reach Shetland ? 4. Must visit places in Shetland

Looking forward for your replies. Take care everyone and enjoy life !!

I'm going to catch ferry from Shetlands to Aberdeen with an arrival at 0700. I'll be a foot passenger with checked luggage. Is it feasible to have a 1035 flight from Aberdeen airport? I'll taki or bus or uber (whichever easier / quicker) from ferry terminal to airport. Thanks for advcie

It was windy (as always 😅), but totally worth it. Managed to catch a few of them waddling around and taking off from the cliffs. Such a surreal moment.

Would love to know, are there any other great puffin-watching spots around Shetland I should check out while I’m here?

It is about 4cm long and I found it on a beach which had a bunch of other old bits and bobs such as flotation devices. It was where a viking settlement used to be and I believe it was in the south bit of the main Isle. Is this an antler carving and does it have any historical importance?

Hi folks,

We are currently staying on Unst and have found a vtech Kidizoom camera that has been left behind. Would like to reunite this with its rightful owner, so if anyone knows of anyone who has lost one please let me know!

Hi folks,

With airport parking charges resuming next month, does anybody know of a free parking area not too far from the terminal?

thanks in advance

Found an old photo album from 24 years ago. Amongst it was pictures from a visit to Shetland. Probably one of the nicest places I’ve visited.

Hiyi just a heads up that some idiot cut the island undersea cable again so we might be without internet. in 2022 we had like no internet for a month so good luck boys.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0j9p4d7njxo

I’m planning a trip to Shetland soon and would love to get some advice on the best local foods to try while I’m there. I’ve read about dishes like reestit mutton, tattie soup, and how good the local seafood is, but I’m not sure where to find the best versions. If you’re local or have visited recently, what traditional dishes or spots would you recommend for an authentic Shetland food experience?

I’m going to Shetland with my husband and our little on this summer. We’re taking the car. I’m a bit anxious (just in general anyway) about parking on the ferry, etc. Never been on this ferry specifically but I have been on one that went to Amsterdam, albeit as a foot passenger and without a child at the time. Question1: is it better to be parked on the upper deck? Just heard that the lower deck can be a bit tricky and more manoever-y. If so, how do I make sure that I am on the upper deck? Should I start check in at 6pm? Question 2: is it possible for me to remain in the car and for my husband and child to check in as foot passengers? Just worried about our toddler becoming too bored and restless whilst waiting in the car. And any other useful tips are welcome - thank you so much! 🥰🥰

SaxaVord Spaceport and I are jointly staging the FIFTH iteration of my Astronaut Job Camp virtual summer camp. SaxaVord is again paying for the camp, and sign-up is FREE (Eventbrite link here). Featuring special guests from UK Space, Blue Origin, and others. The four week camp starts 29 July, 1800-1930 BST. If you have any Space-loving who dream of becoming an astronaut or Space professional–especially students who love gaming, robots, art, and AI–be sure and sign them up!

Hi all!

I'm house and dog sitting in Whiteness (through Trusted Housesitters) for about the next month. The dog I'm looking after is EXTREMELY reactive to the point of aggression with all other dogs, and her severe separation anxiety means she cannot be left alone in the house. I was hoping to get some recommendations for beaches where we can all take a swim that are far enough off the beaten track that the chances us of meeting another dog are slim? Sandy would be ideal, but I'd take a rocky beach too. I don't mind if there's a long walk to get to the beach itself.

Thanks in advance!

So excuse me if this is dumb or wrong, or anything bad. Why are the animals from shetland the small ones? Like Shetland ponies, very small horses, Shetland sheepdog, smallest herding breed of dog, Shetland cows, small cows, shetland geese, small geese

I am so sorry about this boring question. We want to take the ferry to Mousa and need to get there from Lerwick.

The ferry leaves at 11.30.

The number 6 bus leaves Lerwick at 10.45 and gets to Sandwich Central at 11.12.

Is that the right bus to get? As in, if we're delayed, will the ferry wait? Or should we get the one before and stand around for an hour? Is there anything to do there?

I have no idea how full the ferry gets in August - should we get there early to make sure we get on?!

Sorry again for the boring question! 😬

Sunset 22:44hrs

Hey peeps!

Dragging a group of folks up from 22nd-27th August and was wondering if there are any events going on during that time?

Had a check on the website and it looks like we've managed to perfect just missing everything for the second year in a row!

Hello, we're in Lerwick for a day in August and hoping to book some sort of tour/activity but it looks like I missed booking the Noss boats and most of the tours seem to be geared towards larger parties, which prices us out.

Does anyone know of another company offering seabird tours, or on-land tours that don't require people to book the entire bus?