UK weather maps have revealed when a 719-mile storm will hit Britain. February 26 may be a bit soggy for households the ...

There are actually 12 designated National Tourist Routes that show off the best of ... Stromness and Kirkwall (part of Orkney) and Lerwick (part of Shetland) covered. If you aren't interested ...

with Shetland under the control of Norway until the 15th century. The event culminated in the burning of an imitation Viking galley in Lerwick harbour amid spectacular scenes. In recent years ...

The largest of these processions is held in Lerwick (Shetland's capital) where thousands of people gather to mark the occasion. Do you have to be from Shetland to take part in Up Helly Aa?

The streets of Lerwick are once again filled with fire and smoke as Shetland holds its world famous Up Helly Aa fire festival. The event, which is traditionally held on the last Tuesday of January ...

“Knowing that horse racing is very popular in Hong Kong, it was felt that the perfect fit for the show would be to take some riders from the Shetland Pony Grand National out to Hong Kon ...

conducted by UHI Shetland marine scientists, found increased numbers of young haddock, cod, and whiting Juvenile populations of key commercial whitefish species are showing signs of recovery ...

Rain with a high of 48 °F (8.9 °C) and a 86% chance of precipitation. Winds S at 22 mph (35.4 kph). Night - Scattered showers with a 66% chance of precipitation. Winds S at 11 to 23 mph (17.7 to ...

Shetland celebrated its famous Up Helly Aa fire festival, honoring its Norse heritage, on Tuesday, January 28. The event featured a torchlit procession and the ceremonial burning of a Viking longship.