Learn About Shetland

Leisure and Recreation

Leisure comes in almost infinite variety. The choice of what to do will come down to personal preference. Maybe you want to pursue interests in music, reading, visual arts or crafts; these are described separately in our pages on culture. Many people in Shetland are keen naturalists and we provide some guidance on what’s on offer in the section on environment.

Here, we look mainly at sport, entertainments and eating out.

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  • Sport

    In addition to astonishingly well-equipped leisure centres, we have some great walking and cycling territory, and much more besides. Read more

    Entertainments

    Entertainment in Shetland comes in many forms, from witty exchanges at the Alting (a debating group) to occasional major concerts by nationally-known artists. Read more

    Eating Out

    Shetland has a rich and varied larder and there are several places in which you can enjoy the best of what the islands have to offer. Read more