Musicians from Norway, Ireland and across the United Kingdom come together to perform alongside a host of local musicians across Shetland. They perform the best in Fiddle and Accordion music but also traditional Shetland and Scottish dancing. A great weekend had by all! You can read more about the festival on the Shetland Accordion and… Continue reading Shetland Fiddle & Accordion Festival 2026
Shetland Wool Week takes place from the 27th of October through to October 3rd 2026. Shetland Wool Week is the biggest celebration of Shetland wool and traditional knitting in the world. Every Autumn we welcome hundreds of visitors to the isle, connected by curiosity and love for sustainable natural fibre and the islands’ rich textile… Continue reading Shetland Wool Week 2026
Up Helly Aa is Viking-themed festivals in Shetland that take place annually which involves a procession of a galley and torches, led by the Guizer Jarl and Jarl Squad. Up Helly Aa is a tradition that originated in the 1880’s. There are 11 Up Helly Aa’s that take place between January and March every year.… Continue reading Up Helly Aa 2027
