The Shetland Islands - Is this the most beautiful part of UK?

How to make the most of limited time in Shetland. Starting at Lerwick, and exploring the main island in just one day.
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[@scottishjohnInTexas]

I'm currently watching the series Shetland on Brit Box and the scenery just takes my breath away. Thanks for doing this. By the way that's Inspector Perez's house @1-44.

[@patangpecotot4877]

Just finish 2nd season and como to this. It is so beautiful

[@nvw2978]

I ❤ Shetland, lived and worked there for 8 months last year….the best 8 months of my life! Wonderful people, very warm and friendly. It’s remote but it’s worth it, stunning place .

[@Linda-rn7pg]

Really, I've always wanted to live there. You would recommend it then?

[@davidgalea6113]

Is it still British or is it multicultural like London?

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@davidgalea6113 We (Shetland) are officially part of Scotland so therefore also part of Britain, for the present at least. But we are also multicultural to a much lesser degree than any big city. We have a small population of around 23,000 some of which are incomers from other countries in the UK & abroad. Most people here are very welcoming, but we all appreciate respect being shown by newcomers & visitors/tourists to our home & to people going about their business. Sadly I have witnessed tourists disrespectfully dropping litter when there was very obviously a bin near where they were sitting. Also just this weekend some tourists were verbally abusive to Shetland residents who were taking part in a lawful & peaceful silent demonstration. We are proud of our freedom here to demonstrate on any subjects we feel strongly about & anyone (including tourists) who try to interfere with this legal right will at best earn their country a bad reputation or possibly a delay in their holiday if they cross the line of our laws.

[@SaadMughal-ko5fw]

@@minskysfeedbackyianni1302 you need to deal with such behaviour with an iron hand otherwise it will become like London

[@rogueshadow4960]

Im from shetland!, ive lived here all my life its very nice

[@dennisalexanderson6975]

Do you speak norn?

[@srinathradha7098]

Are there hotels etc to stay? Best season to visit?

[@BB88MangosALBB88]

Let’s go same!

[@BB88MangosALBB88]

@@srinathradha7098 there one in Lerwick.

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@dennisalexanderson6975 Shetlaen & English are spoken, not Norn.

[@AUCHTERMUCHTYZZ]

Brilliant place to visit , was there in November last year , ferry from Aberdeen superb service, oh and I am an Aberdonian

[@nevkrisjackson8065]

I just enjoyed 5 nights at the Queen's Hotel Lerwick (Could see the windows from my room on the video) and loved it. I watched people swimming every day. I went in but it was freezing. I went on a boat trip around the nearby Islands which was amazing. The bus service is really good & I saw a lot exploring the main Island. Hopefully I will get back & see a lot more next year

[@gordonbradley3241]

One of the best surveys of Shetland. And I lived there.

[@JoshGoesSlow]

Thanks Gordon

[@ItzAdam03]

@@JoshGoesSlow what are the chances of renting a house around there? I've had enough of the mainland

[@Trollberg60north]

@@ItzAdam03 Unless you're a millionaire, forget it. Seriously, house prices are so high born and bred Shetlanders can't afford anything. Simple rents are easily £1000+ per month. And btw, the mainland is here in Shetland and we speak about "going down to Scotland".

[@alanwilkin1590]

A week in Shetland is not enough to see all of its beauty try a fortnight it is abreathtaking magical place.

[@JoshGoesSlow]

I would love too have more time. I had originally booked 10 days but was cancelled due to covid. I could only manage a couple of days when I rescheduled.

[@JoyHarpy]

"No chain shops!" Next shot: M&Co 😂 Seriously though a beautiful film and what incredible weather you got!

[@JoshGoesSlow]

Haha, is it? I’ve never seen that. To be fair there was a tesco also. I guess I meant mostly independent 😀

[@VoeShetlandLiveCamera]

Tesco, Co-Op, Jewson, Boots, Specsavers... 😉

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

Add Superdrug to that list now.

[@joanndavidson2769]

Wangarileednei Tribe, South Australian. Joining your tours for a while. Ive got foots in Shetland Island. Our ancestors sem tutu's & Im a sem tu! Thank You, Jo Wangar. 2023.

[@JoshGoesSlow]

Hi Jo, that’s so cool to hear your story! Thank you for becoming a member too, you’re my first one, and I didn’t realise, it seems I don’t get notifications for these things 🙂 thank you for following along!

[@charlesmartel930]

Thank you for your video, I'll visit the Shetland Islands next weekend, I can't wait :)

[@renategeiger6124]

Eine wunderschöne Insel , bin immerwieder da , eine Insel der Natur, der Enspannung und der Freude an der Einfachheit des Lebens.

[@Panos835]

Shetland is a place of peace and dreams! Keep sharing Subscribed to your channel🌏 📌

[@MaggieMuuu]

Your videos are amazing. I love it

[@swordfish7165]

Very professionally-produced, stylish video ... pleasure to watch ... have always wanted to visit both Shetland & Orkney ... haven't made it yet ... but probably on next UK visit.

[@joaopaulocoelho]

1:43 Its Jimmy's house from Shetland series!!! am I right??

[@JoshGoesSlow]

I believe so!

[@Trollberg60north]

Hi, nice video but just a small tip to say that Jarlshof is pronounced "Yarlshof". It's the Nordic way of pronouncing J. You might have seen the ferry Hjaltland and it's the same so you pronounce it "H-y-a-l-t-l-a-n-d". The other thing is that despite Historic Scotland trying to make its stamp on us, we don't see ourselves as Scotland or being Scottish. :)

[@magnushutchison4920]

Well said

[@charlesmartel930]

I can't wait to visit the Shetland, thank you for existing !

[@Richiegiboy]

Lovely video thanks for posting I’m definitely going there now .what time of the year was that video taken ?

[@markadriansneydms]

I shall be on holiday in Shetland in June can't wait to visit

[@michaelmallal9101]

Maybe visit Shetland and Orkney?

[@Onthemove6801]

I visited Orkney in 2019 (pre Covid) car ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope; a fantastic group of ancient islands. I've already arranged a week on Shetland next June, taking the car from Aberdeen to Lerwick. Took a self drive on the Western Islands a few months ago. All areas of Scotland have their own individual charm.

[@mariapierce2707]

Love it! Thank you!

[@veronicaroach3667]

That darned notorious British weather - spoils so many adventures ! It COULD be beautiful in sunnier times, but it's only 'ok' when it's grey & depressing !

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@veronicaroach3667 The Norsk & Scandinavian countries have a saying - "there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing". But yes UK in general & Shetland in particular are not guaranteed sunshine holiday destinations! Then again some see the beauty in moody wild & windy weather, "horses for courses".

[@derniederrheiner4518]

As a fan of desert islands, Shetland has long been on my to-visit list. But as the journey via the various ferries, continent - UK - Orkney - Shetland, takes longer, it won't be until I retire. After all, the landscapes in between don't just have to be endured. . .

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

derniederrheiner4518 "desert islands"?!! We don't have any desert here, just some nice sandy bays. If you mean deserted then certainly we have a relatively small population (around 23,000 I think) but Shetland is far from deserted. You will be able to find plenty of quiet places here though if that is your desire. By the way you can also reach Shetland by plane, there are numerous flights to & from seven days a week. Our airport (Sumburgh, though I think Lerwick is put on your ticket) only closes for Christmas day.

[@rayconabeer6920]

Good video a great place to go to be four times hope to go again

[@rayconabeer6920]

Great place and good video been four times and hoping to go again this year to see my sister in law

[@priyankjoshi5013]

Yesss most beautiful place

[@jojosherbaladventures8078]

Thank you, this is great!

[@barbarabaker3056]

6It is lovely, especially the coastline, but I would miss trees after a while.

[@johnwilliams7999]

Great place shetland, good video.

[@colleenedwards5317]

best fish and chip shop is at the Fort cafe in Lerwick town centre just below Fort Charlotte. Frankies have gone a bit downhill and is very expensive.

[@vesnakralj313]

Interesting and beautiful

[@alancrowe7406]

Nice video, not sure about spending a day here, it takes a day to get here and a day to get back to mainland Scotland.

[@mariaines1197]

É um lugar fascinante muito bonito

[@leslieallan392]

If you headed east from Lerwick you’d end up on Bressay

[@rscott2247]

It appears The Shetlands are not as hilly as the Faroe ?

[@BB88MangosALBB88]

Warning only visit Shetland during the summer!

[@charlieboy6695]

Why is that? Just curious

[@BB88MangosALBB88]

@@charlieboy6695 the weather is absolutely horrible and even in the summer it feels like a 50/50 chance of good weather. Don’t let that put you off heading their if your planning to though.

[@christopherfury3526]

There's a boots on Commercial street

[@larryedwards4708]

Dude it would be nice if you spent a little mor time on the signs so we read and learn more!

[@MrsPaulaTorres]

❤

[@Michael.Storyx]

It all looks beautiful, but what about the work there? How much does a house cost there or to rent an apartment/house? How much does public transport cost there, how accessible is medical care, a dentist, a hospital, and what is the level of all that there? The video can bear anything, but the reality is often somewhere else entirely. But yes, the video is wonderful. Greetings from Glasgow ;-)

[@nvw2978]

I used to work at the hospital there, like all island nations things aren’t always easy like being on the mainland, but what a place!!

[@larrycluness5438]

Put it this way, if you're going to come here with the intention to live here then you've really got to want to live here!! Very pricey for some things but other things are not too bad. Rent can be very expensive as we have lots of travelling workers here for big construction projects but overall the house prices aren't too bad. My 3 bed semi with detached garage in the main town is about £210k ish. Plenty of work, nearly 100% employment since the mid 70's. Health care and nhs dentists is about the same as Scotland, rather patchy! The weather is the killer, damp and windy, very windy, but when you do get good weather there's no better place in the UK! Best to come for yourself and make your own mind up!

[@oddities-whatnot]

Try going round the outskirts of Lerwick with its estates and industrial units.

[@charlesrenniemacki]

And your point is??

[@hannahtattoo]

Lerwick's estates and industrial units are much infinitely more beautiful than London's.

[@danp6941]

Um, Lerwick is NOT Shetland's only town. There are lots of incorrect statements in this video!

[@JoshGoesSlow]

I’m sure I get things wrong, I’m not from there and only know what I researched. If you google “how many towns in Shetland” it says lerwick is the only town. This is on the Shetland.org website. If there is misinformation there I’m sorry, and you should tell them.

[@larrycluness5438]

@@JoshGoesSlow the next largest settlement is Scalloway which is viewed by the majority of islanders as a village so yes Lerwick is the only town! Well done on your pronunciations of place names in a good attempt at the local dialect!

[@yoenyoen3121]

i dont drive , do they have good public transport in this island? how long do you think i spent in this island?

[@JoshGoesSlow]

They do have a bus and it goes to most the famous places. There were a few people in my hotel on their own without a car and seemed like they managed ok

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

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[@stanlogan5996]

Does it snow on the Shetland Islands?

[@angiehatton8698]

Of course it does! We're only 6 degrees south of the Arctic Circle 😉

[@eleanor4759]

Barely. Being surrounded by the sea means that temperatures are decreased in summer and increased in winter compared to the mainland.

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

The short answer to the titles question is "yes" !!!

[@aaronshort837]

Nice video

[@JoshGoesSlow]

Thank you

[@miroslavamillerwaite3228]

I like the library. I dont Believe

[@andreapascoli6945]

Please, in what month have you visited Shetland? Thank you

[@jakkk5551]

I lived there from 1991 to 1996 and whilst it can be beautiful it's not nearly the most beautiful in the UK. Theres pretty much no trees! Better off visiting the national park areas in all the countries of the UK.

[@waqasahmad8015]

Hi I wanted ask if someone wanted to move there is it worthwhile moving

[@Real_Zeolus]

Shetland city look like in 1991 old city

[@MENSA.lady2]

Beautiful ? NO, count the trees. Interesting Yes. I did a tour of duty with the RAF at Saxa Vord and had time to visit most of Unst. The people were great and self reliant. Dialling 999 might not get the response you want but your neighbours will always help out.

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@MENSA.lady2 To be fair your experience was decades back (70s/80s?), certain things have changed a bit, like a 999 reaction to an emergency on Unst, which for the uninitiated is the furthest north island of our group of islands. It is usually reached by two ferry trips (driving through another island in between) & a long drive up our main island from the town to that first ferry. If an emergency required it now then police could get there quicker by helicopter. We even have a few more trees than there was in those days but you're right Shetland is not known for that type of landscape so for anyone reading this, certainly don't expect that. However "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" isn't it?

[@MENSA.lady2]

@@minskysfeedbackyianni1302 Agreed. I was there in 1971. An aside, at that time the Muckle Flugga lighthouse (the most northerly inhabited building in the UK) was still manned and the RAF granted the keepers honary membership of the Sergeants mess. That way they could get a proper hot meal, a cold beer if they wanted and intelligent conversation. The lighthouse was later converted to automatic.

[@bobbymcculloch2451]

Where is lyric. Never heard of it.

[@davidweatherstone956]

Lerwick !

[@Epidian]

Lerrick?

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

"Lerick" or "Lerook" (it varies around the islands) is Shetland dialect for "Lerwick" (our town).

[@Epidian]

@@minskysfeedbackyianni1302 So the difference between the Norse wick as in Lerwick and the Anglo Saxon wick as in Berwick is a myth?

[@minskysfeedbackyianni1302]

@allrounder7003 I'm not learned enough on the subject to answer that but I would suppose it is simply more to do with language & pronunciation being an ever changing thing. "Lerick" is probably the more common pronunciation here.

[@alessandrazeni8874]

Tradurre in italiano

[@SiteWorks777]

Inkster

[@HailoSaifenspender]

Great images, informative narrative, dreadful background music.

[@version736ha2]

Bollocks

[@kempy280]

Orkney is miles better

[@famejay7318]

shitland hahha

[@esmeraldaweatherwaxe970]

Golf courses, the best way to ruin any landscape by pandering to the rich and entitled ones. :/

[@JoshGoesSlow]

I would usually agree, however the one in the park here is free to use. Which I think is brilliant.

[@mickfrombrisbane1733]

There are low cost, public access, golf courses all over the world. These courses, like the one on Shetland, are really just parkland where people are free to wander around without playing golf.

[@michaelinkster4977]

£200 to £300 approx. here for an annual membership - “working class” football prices are at the other end of the scale!

[@larrycluness5438]

The one in the video is a free to use municipal course, which if I'm honest isn't all that great and is more for a very non serious game!