Planning a trip to Shetland? Here's everything you need to know
If you're going to be taking a trip to the Shetland Isles' stunning shores, then we've got just the thing for you.
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Our Hello Shetland supplement showcases these remarkable isles and the warm, welcoming community that inhabits it.
We'll tell you about the islands' hidden treasures and unique cuisine. You'll also get an insight to the amazing cultural festivals that add to the colour and of the community.
There's information on the range of amazing outdoor activities on offer and the fantastic golf courses to test your skills on.
We'll even give you advice on what to do if you're so taken with the isles that you want to relocate there.
So if you're looking for information ahead on this beautiful northern archipelago, then click on the image below and subscribe to the Press and Journal.
Or, if you're already a subscriber, then just click here.
This supplement was only possible thanks to the support of local businesses and the sponsorship of Streamline Shipping Group.
Living in the Shetland Islands shouldn't mean feeling cut off from the rest of Scotland.
That's why, for over 40 years, Streamline Shipping Group has been Shetland's trusted lifeline – keeping the islands connected to the mainland and beyond. Streamline Shipping Group is not just about moving boxes from A to B; it's about delivering peace of mind, creating connections, and supporting local people and businesses every step of the way.
Whether it's a care package from Grandpa in Dundee or vital supplies for a shop in Dunrossness, Streamline Shipping Group will get it there – through rain, shine, or a Shetland storm!
With daily ferry and air links, plus a friendly local team based in Lerwick, it makes shipping to and from Shetland feel easy and its drivers probably even greet your beloved pets by name, that's how well they know the communities they serve.
At Streamline, it's more than just a delivery service. It's a part of island life, proud to be your neighbour, your logistics expert, and your go-to team when it matters most.
Always dependable, always fun and always your number one champion – look to Streamline Shipping Group. Keeping Shetland connected, every day.
We also have to say a big thank you to R Robertson & Son Ltd; JA & GD Nicolsons; Frankie's Fish & Chips; Promote Shetland; Seabirds-and-Seals; Jim's Garage; Sound service Station; The Swan Trust; Skibhoul Bakery; Whalsay Golf; Jamieson's; Aperture Shetland; Glansin Glass; Island Trails; and Shetland Seabird Tours.
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