With dramatic, rugged coastlines, glistening white sandy beaches, outstanding wildlife and unspoilt beauty, it’s little wonder that our northern island archipelago has made the top 10 in the Lonely Planet’s list of best places to visit in Europe in 2019.
The Lonely Planet reckons Shetland’s remote location will appeal to “the hardiest of adventurers, whose endeavour it rewards with awesome coastal trails, wicked wildlife watching and fabled fish and chip shops”. Head to the Lonely Planet website to read the full story on why they reckon Shetland is the place to visit this year and some of the highlights you can see on your trip.