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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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





