Today is Lerwick #Uphellyaa, a huge fire festival celebrating the end of winter and the light returning. With Vikings, all night parties...

One day this beautiful bearded seal visited us at the Outdoor Centre Bearded seals are a rare visitor to Shetland and it is amazing to...

At 60 degrees North, Shetland summers see little darkness. Nights are lit by the 'simmer dim', the summer light, when the sun barely...

Shetland's winters are lit up by spectacular, viking themed, fire festivals. These are called Up Helly Aa and many of Shetland's...

At this time of year Shetland becomes a great place for birdwatching. During the autumn bird migration many birds stop here for a rest on...

We have availability for groups in the Bridge End Outdoor Centre for Up Helly Aa 2020. Cost £16per person per night. Call 01595 859 486...

The Bridge End Outdoor Centre is located on the beautiful island of Burra and offers accommodation for £16pppn.  We also have facilities...

A lovely view of the Bridge End Outdoor Centre from the air. The centre is located on beautiful Burra Isle in Shetland. Cost £16pppn for...

At this time of year in Shetland we enjoy daylight late into the night.  We call this the simmerdim. It is am amazing experience to be...

Shetland can be a magical place in the summer. Catherine Munro writes about the storm petrels at Mousa Broch. We stepped onto the small...