If you are one of the millions of people around the world fascinated by Jimmy Perez, 'Tosh' McIntosh, and Ruth Calder, and the BBC TV series 'Shetland', we think you'll love the real place.
DI Perez was the character created by Ann Cleeves as the crime-solver in her Shetland books, which inspired the hugely popular television show.
And our islands are every bit as spectacular and fascinating as the stories and series but, thankfully, with very little crime!
To celebrate the books, the series and the much-loved characters, we've pulled together lots of useful information for fans of Shetland. As well as brilliant self-guided tours and videos of some of the show's locations, we hear from author Ann Cleeves on what first motivated her to write about Shetland and why the islands will always hold a special place in her heart.
The hit show returns for a ninth series in 2024, with the first episode broadcast in November in the UK, on BBC One. The series will see detective inspector Ruth Calder, played by Ashley Jensen, and 'Tosh' (Alison O'Donnell) back in action. DI Perez is no longer part of the television series following actor Douglas Henshall's decision to retire the role.