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While this year's winter solstice has brought stormy weather, here's a reminder of Shetland's beauty in calmer days. ⁠ ⁠ The winter season is far from quiet in Shetland—it’s a time for socialising, savoring delicious Shetland food and drink, and fully embracing the festive spirit. 🌊🌟 Learn more at our link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #shortestday #wintersolstice #shetland #promoteshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Dive deeper into Yöl in Shetland with a glimpse of its magical and mystical roots. ⁠ ⁠ Before "Christmas" became common, the winter festival was Yöl (Yule)—a celebration tied to the solstice, symbolising longer days and the turning of the year. These pagan roots were gradually absorbed into the Christian calendar as Christianity spread across Europe.⁠ ⁠ In Shetland, Yule wasn’t just festive—it was steeped in myth. Starting from Tulya’s E’en, seven days before Yule Day, it was believed that Trows, mischievous, magical beings, could roam freely above ground. Locals took precautions: crosses made from corn and hay stocks were placed at gates leading to barns, pleated hairs from animals' tails were hung over byre doors, and blazing peats were carried through outhouses to safeguard life and property.⁠ ⁠ The celebrations themselves, referred to as "the Yules", began a week before Yule Day (December 23) and continued for a month. Yule was a mix of superstition, tradition, and joy. 🌟⁠ ⁠ Learn more about Shetland’s festive past at our link in bio 🎄⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

What makes Shetland’s arts and crafts heritage so special? It’s all about the quality.⁠ ⁠ Shona Skinner of the Shetland Gallery in Yell put it perfectly:⁠ “There’s a real uniqueness about it. The quality in Shetland is outstanding.”⁠ ⁠ From visitors traveling across the globe—from Australia to America—to those who’ve yet to set foot here, Shetland’s crafts captivate hearts far and wide. Timeless artistry, passed down through generations, continues to thrive and inspire.⁠ ⁠ We're celebrating Shetland's thriving arts and crafts culture in our blog - read via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #creativehappylife #makersmovement #makersgonnamake #craftsposure⁠ #60north #inspiredbyshetland #promoteshetland #shetland #handmadeproduct #madeinscotland #scottishmakers

Known in Shetland as the mirrie dancers, the northern lights turn clear skies a shimmering green (and sometimes orange, pink and purple too).⁠ ⁠ While a brush with the mirrie dancers is never guaranteed, your chance of seeing them is higher in Shetland because of our northerly location and the lack of light pollution in rural areas.⁠ ⁠ ❄️ Learn more about a winter trip to Shetland via our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #visitshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth

Shetland is often described as 'treeless' but this wasn't always the case and, in fact, trees could be set to flourish across the islands once more, as natural history writer and photographer Jon Dunn explains.⁠ ⁠ 🔗: Link in bio!

Renowned broadcaster and wildlife enthusiast Kate Humble shares why Shetland keeps calling her back. 🐾💚⁠ ⁠ “Because it’s in such an extraordinary setting, it is a really compelling destination for people who love the idea of seeing wildlife without the need for them to be experts,” Kate says. “They can come here and if it’s the right time of year see puffins, gannets, guillemots, beautiful red-throated divers, kittiwakes… you can see them all without too much effort".⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Learn more at our link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #promoteshetland #shetland #myshetlandlife #shetlandislands #shetlandisles #everythingshetland #inspiredbyshetland #shetlandtruenorth