Chairwoman of Shetland Tourism Association Amanda Hawick says steps against “further degredation” of the natural environment ...

Viking history, wildlife, the Northern Lights and Shetland's unique geology form part of plans to increase tourism to the islands. Shetland Tourism Association (STA) figures show recent growth of 13%, ...

Tourists visiting the Shetland Islands will not have to pay a visitor levy on their trips up to the Scottish archipelago after local authorities decided against the idea. Councils in Scotland are ...

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Councillors in Shetland have decided against adopting a visitor levy. Scottish local authorities have the power to introduce the so-called tourist tax on overnight accommodation. However, councillors ...

Shut up. Shetland ponies wearing sweaters? The Shetland Islands are a rugged country full of shaggy cows and tiny ponies who grit their teeth against the cold winds bombing across the peat fields and ...

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