A Year in Shetland - Islands of Opportunity

Part of NYCTW's Virtual Visits series in partnership with VisitScotland
From the tranquil days of spring to the stunning drama of the Up Helly Aa fireball festivals held in Winter, Promote Shetland guides us through a year in the life of these truly unique and magical islands. Join us for a fascinating journey through Iron Age Sites, Viking heritage and some of Scotland’s most spectacular land and seascapes.
For now, travel is not permitted. This series is intended as inspiration for future visits only. Please follow all current government guidelines to protect yourself & others.

[@krisjohnson-proctor355]

This is a stunning vid, thank you. I adore Shetland, having visited my sister there many times. A truly stunning place and culture 🙏

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Never mind making me want to visit, it's making me want to live there......fascinating part of the UK, and the only part I have not yet been to....

[@GM-jt3sh]

Thank you Jon. I'm looking forward to visiting Shetland in August/September 2023. In the meantime I enjoy the Shetland Webcams and chat forum.

[@laurabrawner9072]

Can’t wait!! Absolutely gorgeous; on my bucket list for sure!!!

[@arturgrabowski2845]

How I miss Shetland and its people ! Last time over there I have been from April 2011 till Marz 2012!

[@Jckay2003]

We spent a week there in 2019. The experience still lives inside me. In addition to the island beauty and history, the people of Shetland will always be in my heart -

[@tammyangelapavia]

I lived in Shetland for 7 years in 1976 in virkie and I loved it and wished we never left

[@user-gy2un7dv6j]

Interesting documentary. My husband and I visited Shetland Sept 2022. When we visited Scalloway museum my husband purchased the Shetland Bus book, which he thoroughly enjoyed.

[@MrAlexzilla1954]

I'm going to shetland today and now I'll now five words they say 🙂

[@carlworrall]

On a good day scotland is the best place to live in the world, but good day's are very rare :) even when it's raining we go out with shorts on thinking it's summer

[@angge4261]

When I have watched anything about Shetland, it has taken my breath away. Absolutely tugs at my soul. (Even the TV series Shetland, lol!). I have discovered my great grandfather and grandmother on my mother's paternal side, came from there, and have traced back to the 1700s, and everyone further up (down?!) the tree also comes from there. On my father's side, absolutely Scottish (lowlands). So interesting. I've only ever been to Edinburgh. What I would give to visit Shetland, and some other isles, and Scotland more thoroughly. Fantastic watch, is this piece.

[@myvidlocker]

What a beautiful video! My family came to the USA from Scotland almost 200 years ago and I have a strong calling to return and experience it. We spent a wonderful week a couple years ago in Edinburgh, but really want to head off the beaten path, to the North, and experience your islands. Thanks so much for your video. It is now a must for me.

[@junqingshi4007]

I really miss Shetland! I traveled here in the summer of 2022 and it was an unforgettable memory. Thanks for your amazing video :)))

[@lubamoscarda]

Very interesting and beautiful documentary. Thank you for making this video.

[@foxgloverose4788]

Wonderful video! I had no idea what a treasure trove Shetland is for history lovers and its spectacular scenery! ! The fire festival is a powerful and awe inspiring first look at your home! Beautifully done!

[@williamshirkie9401]

Beautiful I have fallen in love with Shetland , our plans are to sell up and move to Shetland

[@goldilocks913]

How wonderful! I really hope you have done it 👍

[@lindablanthorn7787]

Nice video ❤

[@thewealthyest]

Wow, what a beautiful place on this planet. This video is astonishing, I was mesmerized by the beauty, history and culture. I want to see more, please make another video and share about the ruins and it’s history. I can’t wait to come visit💜💙💜💙. Kathleen, San Diego, California.

[@zigababnik8780]

The accent is gorgeous, whit those thrilled 'r' and you can clearly hear Nordic influences. How are the opportunities for the EU citizens to live and work in Shetland?

[@erikatowle8695]

Breathtaking!!!🔥 Someday I will visit the land of my ancestors 🤟

[@veronicaroach3667]

I would come for a visit if I could - such a beautiful place & culture. I love that you are keeping the Viking history alive and everybody looked so happy & thrilled to be doing that enactment ! Thank you for your great video !

[@jilltammen9275]

We just returned from visiting Shetland. This is so true to the island's beauty!

[@YuriTechTricks]

you are very talented in making great video,,, your editing skills are awesome

[@ravenstormchild6491]

On my bucket list…thank you so much.

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Stunning.❤

[@adrianflowers4560]

A wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. We are so looking forward to another return trip. ❤️

[@patrickpirelli7897]

What a beautiful place closest I've been to the shetlands is John o'groats last year we did 7 months travelling scotland in are camper and loved every minute of it

[@iAMmanadu]

Absolutely brilliant! Can’t wait to come

[@brucemackenzie4952]

Thank you so much for this what a wonderful place.

[@scottravagnani4490]

what a great video, thank you

[@mariGentle]

Fantastic video ❤

[@annregnu1257]

Awesome Video! I can‘t wart to visit Shetland one day 😍

[@politicallycorrectredskin796]

Also, proil is still a Swedish word, I think. They spell it 'pryl' now, but it means the same as the Shetland word. In Norwegian 'pryl' means getting beat up, though. Languages are weird.

[@janemarriott3389]

Oh, thank you!

[@jaclynallen9660]

Very nicely done!!! Beautiful!

[@Micazasdebandito79]

This is an amazing video thank you.

[@chrisp267]

Very good video! I also loved Shetland when I was there 5 years ago with my family. Unfortunately only for one week.

[@nantravels]

Fabulous video. Thank you!

[@emmiewilson5024]

Such a beautiful , peaceful and well put together video . Thankyou😊

[@user-xl4dw8hx2p]

From Estonia,Thank you what a great video.Beautiful.

[@Liquid_Alchemy]

I was reassured that there was a glimpse of goodness still left in the world @8:25

[@guiaceleste]

Really nice video youre editing is good

[@kiwikazza1]

Most enjoyable

[@algard8811]

Are there jobs for foreigners who want to live in Shetland?

[@adventure.shetland]

Absolutely!

[@adventure.shetland]

Oh man, really did me dirty with that thumbnail 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@Sarah-gr4gp]

2020 Covid stop me from going there. still planning on going.

[@rayconabeer6920]

Coming in late July from England with two jabs

[@christrickett3291]

If you can still walk.

[@gmcallsuk]

Unfortunately the central mainland has now been turned into an industrial site with 103 wind turbines with more to come. At 165 metres in height there is nowhere they cannot be seen from spoiling the 'breathtaking views'

[@politicallycorrectredskin796]

It is a little weird that there are no trees. Is it the wind?

[@anodyne57]

My relatives there told me yes, the wind doesn't help. In early days of settlement, 1000's of years ago, there were trees and they were all cut for building structures. Now, anything that gets planted is totally exposed and has a tough time surviving the winter winds, which can be very intense. There are "trees" though, I identified some, but they were sheared at chest level as a hedge, lol.

[@glynthomas7213]

The wind Shetland is no more than mile wide , Atlantic on one side North Sea on the other. Very often blowing a gale , that with the salt air makes for no trees . You will experience horizontal rain and lean into the wind as you walk along , yes beautiful scenery and solitude to be found.

[@christrickett3291]

OK so give me a job and I'll come.

[@wa16294]

Tree?

[@davidhansell7012]

Nice video, very visual; but can't we hear the islands, instead of the annoying music?

[@Trollberg60north]

We are NOT Scotland.

[@unclehamish]

I lived on Unst for 2 yrs (89-91) and soon came to realise the people of Shetland would rather be known for having Norway's most westerly everything, I don't blame you in the slightest. Beautiful place, great people, great history and I would love to back sometime. I'm Scottish (Glaswegian), but don't hold that against me😁

[@Trollberg60north]

@@unclehamish Thank you, someone who finally "gets" it!. You're welcome and please spread the word among your fellow scots as to how we feel. Don't be fooled by "Shetland's" biased(and dreadful) media who work day by day to subsume and brainwash us into Scotland.

[@stewartbrown1669]

@@unclehamish Me too. Ex RAF, lived in Baltasound on Unst for one tour, ('87-'89). The most beautiful place I have ever been, with the friendliest people. My current job affords me the opportunity to get paid to visit Lerwick every few years, something I look forward to, every time.

[@unclehamish]

@@stewartbrown1669 We may have crossed paths at Saxa Vord then, I got posted in during the Spring(ish) of 89, too far back to remember exactly.🤔 Enjoyed a few good parties down at SHE.

[@christrickett3291]

Wasn't the No vote in Shetland resounding?

[@MatthewMariner]

There were no Shetland sheepdogs in this video. Disappointed.

[@gregmartyn1873]

Spot the tree or even a bush or some flowers ..so barron and desolate...I'd long to see a forest or woodland which I consider to be more beautiful... interesting and well made video but not for me. .