Planning a trip to Shetland? We’ve created a range of downloadable visitor information leaflets highlighting the different islands and areas of the Shetland Mainland, and things to see and do during your visit.

Lerwick visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet of things to see and do while in Shetland's capital, including a map, a scenic walk and historic and cultural highlights.

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Central Mainland visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet of things to see and do while in Shetland's Central Mainland, including Scalloway, Tingwall, Whiteness, Weisdale and the islands of Trondra and Burra.

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Northmavine visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet to help you explore the northernmost part of Shetland's mainland, known as Northmavine. The area includes the famous volcanic cliffs of Eshaness as well as Ollaberry, Hillswick and North Roe.

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Nesting, Lunnasting and Delting leaflet

A printable leaflet covering three districts in central Shetland – Nesting, Lunnasting and Delting – including beautiful areas to walk and details about Lunna, a secret Second World War base.

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South Mainland visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet covering visitor highlights in Shetland's South Mainland, including Sumburgh Head, St Ninian's tombolo and Mousa Broch.

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Westside visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet covering things to see and do in Shetland's Westside, including Aith, Bixter, Walls, Reawick and West Burrafirth.

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Unst visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet detailing things to see and do on Shetland's most northerly inhabited island, including Hermaness and Keen of Hamar Nature Reserves, and Unst Heritage Centre and Boat Haven.

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Yell visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet detailing highlights of Yell, one of the three 'north isles' and the second largest of all the Shetland Islands, including beautiful beaches to explore and wildlife to look out for.

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Fetlar visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on the island of Fetlar, known as the 'garden of Shetland' thanks to its lush and fertile landscapes. Highlights include rich trout fishing lochs and the chance to spot a Red-Necked Phalarope – one of Britain's rarest breeding birds.

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Whalsay visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on Whalsay, known as the 'bonnie isle' thanks to its density of wildflowers. Whalsay is known for its rich fishing heritage, fantastic golf course, and loch fishing oppportunities.

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Out Skerries visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on Shetland's most easterly outpost, Out Skerries, which provides a wealth of walking opportunities encompassing beautiful scenery with rugged cliffs, arches, blow holes, steep geos, stacks, long voes and beaches.

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Bressay and Noss visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on Bressay, the island closest to Lerwick, and Noss, a small island known for its impressive seabird colonies during the summer months.

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Fair Isle visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on Shetland's most southerly island, Fair Isle, owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The island is famed for its birdlife, knitwear and shipwrecks.

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Foula visitor leaflet

A printable guide to Foula, Shetland's most westerly island and one of the most remote inhabited islands in Britain, which is said to be 'on the edge of the world'. Discover how best to explore its fascinating geology, flora and fauna.

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Papa Stour visitor leaflet

A printable leaflet on Papa Stour, a small island lying off the west coast of the Shetland Mainland. With a rugged and varied coastline, it makes for a thrilling day out for walkers, wildlife enthusiasts, kayakers and those interested in archaeology.

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