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These details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Check with organisers if unsure.
Some useful numbers:
CLAN – 01595 697275; Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT) – 01595 694688; Shetland Arts – 01595 743843; Shetland Arts Box Office – 01595 745500 (www.shetlandarts.org); Shetland Museum & Archives – 01595 695057.
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EVENTS FOR 2019
(note: *some dates are provisional – check back for updates)
JUNE 2019
1st to 11th: The Swan – Orkney to St Kilda round trip (www.swantrust.com)
1st: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
2nd: Aith Lifeboat Gala Day, 2-5pm
2nd: Shetland Youth Theatre – The Tempest in Mareel
3rd to 9th: National Dementia Awareness Week local events
3rd: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Fjanna) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
3rd: Cruise Ship Scenic Eclipse in Lerwick Harbour
4th: Cruise Ships Black Watch, Norwegian Spirit & Serenissima in Lerwick Harbour
4th: Shetland Arts – Creative Labs: Acting & Performance Skills in Mareel, 7pm
5th: Cruise Ships Aidaaura & Astoria in Lerwick Harbour
6th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
8th: Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Lerwick Harbour
8th: *Lerwick Lifeboat Open Day on Victoria Pier
8th: Alzheimer Scotland – Big Band Ball in Sound Hall
8th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
9th: Cruise Ship Berlin in Lerwick Harbour
10th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Heritage Fiddlers) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
12th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
13th: Shetland Country Music Club – The Johnny Cash Tribute with Kevin Lovatt and the JCT Band in Clickimin Bowls Hall
13th: Lau playing live at Mareel
14th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
14th: Elvis Tribute (Johnny Lee Memphis) in Mareel
15th to 23rd: The Swan – Orkney to Shetland cruise (www.swantrust.com)
17th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Bryan Gear & Violet Tulloch) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
18th: Cruise Ship Columbus & Msc Orchestra in Lerwick Harbour
19th: Cruise Ships Magellan & Gann in Lerwick Harbour
20th: Cruise Ship Aegean Odyssey in Lerwick Harbour
20th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
21st: Cruise Ships Astor, Oriana, Zuiderdam & Star Breeze in Lerwick Harbour
22nd: *Lerwick Midsummer Carnival
22nd: Shetland Sands – Charity Ball in Lerwick Town Hall with Peter Wood Dance Band
22nd First Foot Soldiers Midsummer Spree in Mareel
24th: Cruise Ship Black Watch in Lerwick Harbour
24th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Brian Morrison & Friends) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
25th: Cruise Ships Viking Jupiter & Seabourn Quest in Lerwick Harbour
27th to 29th: Bergen-Shetland Yacht Race participants in Lerwick Harbour
28th: Cruise Ships Rotterdam & Pacific Princess in Lerwick Harbour
JULY 2019
1st: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by James Leask & Friends) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
1st: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
2nd: Cruise Ship Aidabella in Lerwick Harbour
4th: Cruise Ship Magellan in Lerwick Harbour
4th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
5th: Cruise Ships Viking Jupiter & Berlin in Lerwick Harbour
6th: Cruise Ship Hebridean Sky in Lerwick Harbour
6th: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
6th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
7th: Cruise Ship Nautica in Lerwick Harbour
8th: Cruise Ship Zenith in Lerwick Harbour
8th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Kirsten & Derek Hendry) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
9th (then Tue & Wed until 21/8): Café in Walls at the Germatwatt Centre, open 11am-3.30pm
10th: Cruise Ship Msc Orchestra in Lerwick Harbour
11th: Cruise Ship Norwegian Spirit in Lerwick Harbour
13th to 21st: UnstFest 2019
13th: The Swan – Talls Ships Cruise in Company: Fredrikstad-Bergen (www.swantrust.com)
13th: Cruise Ship Black Watch in Lerwick Harbour
14th to 19th: Folk Frenzy 2019
15th: Cruise Ship Zuiderdam in Lerwick Harbour
15th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Martin Henderson, Linda Gair & Pauline Irvine) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
16th: Cruise Ships Seven Seas Navigator & Viking Jupiter in Lerwick Harbour
17th: Cruise Ship Amadea in Lerwick Harbour
17th: Cruise Ship Europa in Lerwick Harbour
18th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
18th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
20th: Cruise Ship Ocean Majesty in Lerwick Harbour
20th: Scottish Ballet – Wee Hansel & Gretel in Garrison Theatre, 11am & 1.30pm
21st: Cruise Ship Ocean Majesty in Lerwick Harbour
22nd: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Bryan Gear & Martin Henderson) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
23rd: Cruise Ship Hebridean Princess in Lerwick Harbour
24th to 27th: The Swan – Tall Ships Parade of Sail: Bergen on to Lerwick (www.swantrust.com)
25th: Cruise Ship Msc Preziosa in Lerwick Harbour
26th: Cruise Ships Costa Mediterranea & Seabourn Quest in Lerwick Harbour
27th & 28th: Shetland Pony Stud Book Society Breed Show & Sale
27th: Cruise Ship Viking Sea in Lerwick Harbour
27th: CASH – A Tribute to Johnny Cash in Mareel
29th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
29th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Astryd & Kaela Jamieson) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
30th: Cruise Ships Magellan & Scenic Eclipse in Lerwick Harbour
31st: Cruise Ships Queen Victoria & Aidacara in Lerwick Harbour
AUGUST 2019
Tue & Wed (to 21/8): Café in Walls at the Germatwatt Centre, open 11am-3.30pm
1st: Cruise Ships Hebridean Princess & Gann in Lerwick Harbour
1st: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
2nd: Cruise Ship Aegean Odyssey in Lerwick Harbour
3rd:* Voe Show
3rd: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
4th: Cruise Ship Balmoral in Lerwick Harbour
5th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Andy Kain & Kirsten Hendry) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
5th to 11th: Shetland Boat Week
6th: Cruise Ships Silver Wind & Sea Cloud II in Lerwick Harbour
9th: Cruise Ship Viking Jupiter in Lerwick Harbour
10th: Cruise Ships Marco Polo & Seven Seas Navigator in Lerwick Harbour
10th: *Walls Show
12th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Shetland Fiddlers Society) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
13th: Cruise Ships Viking Sea & Seabourn Ovation in Lerwick Harbour
14th: Cunningsburgh Show
15th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun & Astor in Lerwick Harbour
15th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
16th: Cruise Ship Marco Polo in Lerwick Harbour
16th: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham in Mareel
17th to 28th: The Swan – Faroe Cruise (www.swantrust.com)
17th: Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham in Hillswick Hall
17th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
19th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
19th: Shetland Showcase of live traditional music (by Peter Wood Dance Band) & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
20th: Cruise Ship Marco Polo in Lerwick Harbour
21st: Cruise Ships Magellan, Artania & Aidacara in Lerwick Harbour
21st: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
23rd: Cruise Ship Hamburg in Lerwick Harbour
23rd: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
24th: Cruise Ships Star Breeze & Star Pride in Lerwick Harbour
28th: Cruise Ships Black Watch & Serenade of The Seas in Lerwick Harbour
29th: Traditional Music Night at Asta Golf Clubhouse from 7pm, players and listeners welcome
31st: Cruise Ships Hamburg & Serenissima in Lerwick Harbour
31st: Unst Show
SEPTEMBER 2019
1st to 8th: The Swan – Shetland North Isles cruise (www.swantrust.com)
3rd: Cruise Ships Ocean Majesty & Rotterdam in Lerwick Harbour
5th: Cruise Ship Norwegian Spirit in Lerwick Harbour
6th: Cruise Ship Riviera in Lerwick Harbour
7th: Cruise Ship Magellan in Lerwick Harbour
7th: Yell Show
7th: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
11th: Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Lerwick Harbour
11th: Cruise Ship Aidacara in Lerwick Harbour
12th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
13th to 15th: The Swan – Skerries cruise (www.swantrust.com)
14th: Cruise Ship Viking Sea in Lerwick Harbour
14th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
15th: Little Mix Magic in Mareel, 1pm
16th: Cruise Ship Viking Sun in Lerwick Harbour
17th: Statsraad Lehmkuhl in Lerwick Harbour
18th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
20th to 22nd: The Swan – Shetland South End cruise (www.swantrust.com)
20th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
27th: Cruise Ship Bremen in Lerwick Harbour
28th until 6th Oct: Shetland Wool Week 2019
OCTOBER 2019
until 6th: Shetland Wool Week continues
1st: Cruise Ship Black Watch in Lerwick Harbour
4th to 6th: *Taste of Shetland Food Festival
5th: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
5th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
10th to 14th: Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
14th: Cruise Ship Spitsbergen in Lerwick Harbour
23rd: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
25th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
NOVEMBER 2019
2nd: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
9th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
15th to 17th: *Shetland Craft Fair at Clickimin Centre
19th: Wilderland Film Festival in Mareel
20th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
22nd: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
DECEMBER 2019
7th: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
14th: Westside Informal Traditional Music Night in Aith Hall (Rankin Lounge) from 8pm
18th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Toddler Session in Old Library Centre, 2-2.45pm
20th: Shetland Library – Bookbug Baby Session in Old Library Centre, 10.30-11.15am
REGULAR & SUMMER EVENTS
daily (exc. Sun): Shetland Family History Society open at 6 Hillhead, 2-4pm (www.shetland-fhs.org.uk)
daily (exc. Thu, 1/3 to 31/10): Lea Gardens at Tresta open 2-5pm
daily (1/4 to 30/9): Sumburgh Head Visitor Centre open 11am-5.30pm
daily: Thule Charters Noss Boat Trips (www.nossboattours.com)
daily (Apr to Oct): Shetland Seabird Tours Noss Boat Trips (www.shetlandseabirdtours.com)
daily (Apr to Oct): Seabirds-and-Seals Noss Boat Trips (www.seabirds-and-seals.com)
daily (exc. Sat, mid-Apr to mid-Sep): Mousa Boat Trips (www.mousa.co.uk)
daily (15/4 to 13/10): Quendale Water Mill open 10am-5pm; at other times by arrangement (www.quendalemill.co.uk)
daily (exc. Fri, 16/4 to 1/10): Old Haa, Burravoe open 10am-4pm; Sun 2-5pm
daily (17/4 to 30/9): Tangwick Haa Museum open 11am-5pm; also Apr & Oct by arrangement (www.tangwickhaa.org.uk)
daily (18/4 to 6/10): Scalloway Museum open 11am-4pm; Sun 2-4pm (www.scallowaymuseum.org)
daily (1/5 to 30/9): Hoswick Visitor Centre, Sandwick open 10am-5pm; at other times by arrangement
daily (1/5 to 30/9): Unst Heritage Centre open 11am-4pm; Sun 2-4pm; also Knitting & Spinning Demonstrations, 2pm Fri; open Apr & Oct by arrangement (www.unstheritage.com)
daily (1/5 to 30/9): Unst Boat Haven open 11am-4pm; Sun 2-4pm (www.unstheritage.com)
daily (1/5 to 30/9): Fetlar Interpretive Centre open 11am-4pm; Sun 12.30pm-4pm; also open Apr & Oct by arrangement (www.fetlar.com)
daily (1/5 to 30/9): Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness open 10am-1pm & 2pm-4pm (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)
daily (May to Sep): Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition open in the Cullivoe Galley Shed (manned on Sundays 2-4pm; self-guide at other times)
by arrangement: Airtask Scenic Flights from Tingwall Airport (www.airtask.com)
by arrangement: Simmer Dim Charters Boat Trips (www.simmerdimcharters.com)
by arrangement: Island Trails Guided Tours (www.island-trails.co.uk)
by arrangement: Discover Shetland Guided Tours (www.discovershetland.net)
by arrangement: Nicolson’s Tours (www.nicolsonsgroup.com)
by arrangement: Robinson Transport Tours (www.robinson-transport.co.uk)
by arrangement: Grantfield Garage Private Tours (www.grantfieldgarage.co.uk)
by arrangement: J & DS Halcrow Shetland Explorer tours (www.shetlandexplorer.co.uk)
by arrangement: Shetland Nature Tours (www.shetlandnature.net)
by arrangement: Kittywake Guided Tours (www.kittywaketours.com)
by arrangement: The Shetland Pony Experience at Bridge End, Burra (www.facebook.com/ShetlandPonyExperience)
by arrangement: Meet the original ‘Shetland Ponies in Sweaters’ on the Westside (01595 809432 to book)
by arrangement: Shetland Craft Trail – Shetland Arts & Crafts members open to visitors (www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk/crafttrail.html)
various: RSPB events and activities (www.rspb.org.uk/reserves)
various: Gardens open (www.scotlandsgardens.org)
various: Sailing Trips on the Swan (www.swantrust.com)
Mon (Jan to Mar): Wellbeing Writing workshops at Mareel, 7.15pm
Mon (3/6-19/8): Shetland Showcase of traditional music & crafts in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
Mon: Drop-In Craft Day at Centre for Creative Industries, Sellafirth, Yell, 10am-12.30pm
Mon: Peerie Stars Toddler Group in Lerwick Baptist Church, 10.30am-12noon
Mon: Salvation Army – Bible Study, 1.30-3pm
Mon: Monday Club in Lerwick Baptist Church, 6.15-8pm, ages P4-P7
Mon: Lerwick British Legion – Bingo Night
Mon: Circuit Classes at Sandwick Social Club, 7-8pm
Mon: Lerwick Bridge Club meets in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7-10.30pm
Mon: Ness Accordion & Fiddle Club meet in Levenwick Hall, 8pm
Mon to Fri: CLAN Shetland Wellbeing Centre, St Magnus Street, open 10am-1pm (or at other times by arrangement, Tel: 01595 697275)
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Resource Centre, Burgh Road, open for drop in, 10am-1pm
2nd Mon of month: Burra History Group meet in Easthouse Croft, Papil, at 7.30pm
Tue (summer): Traditional Music Sessions in the Douglas Arms (Marlex)
Tue (summer): Sailing Trips on Dim Riv longship from Victoria Pier, 7pm (www.dimriv.com)
Tue: Shetland Library – Click Session, 10-11am
Tue: Lerwick Baptist Church – Cuppas @ Quoys, 10am-12.30pm
Tue: Sewing Group meets in Centre for Creative Industries, Sellafirth, Yell, 6.30-8.30pm
Tue: Shetland Arts – Wellbeing Choir in Mareel/Lerwick Methodist Church, 7pm (check venue with Mareel)
Tue to Sat (end Apr to 6/10): Shetland Textile Working Museum at Bod of Gremista open 12noon-5pm (www.shetlandtextilemuseum.com)
Tue to Sun (Easter to end Sep): Shetland Gallery at Sellafirth, Yell, open 11am-5pm (2-5pm Sun)
Tue & Wed (9/7 to 21/8): Café in Walls at the Germatwatt Centre, open 11am-3.30pm
Tue, Wed & Thu: Lerwick British Legion – Jazzercise Classes (10.30am Tue & Thu; 5.30pm Wed)
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (May to Sep): Bressay Heritage Centre open 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-5pm; also open Oct & Nov by arrangement (www.bressay-history-group.org)
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat (summer): Speldiburn Café, Bressay open 11am-3.00pm (9.30am-3pm Sat); Good as New Shop open 12.30-2.30pm (www.bressay.org)
Tue, Thu & Sat (May to Sep): Shetland Reel Distillery, Unst – Guided Tour at 12noon
Tue, Thu & Sat: Vaila Fine Art – Gallery open 11am-5pm
Tue, Thu, Sat & Sun (May to Sep): The Cabin Museum, Vidlin, open 1-5pm
Tue, Fri, Sat (May to Sep): Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition open in Galley Shed, St Sunniva Street (2-4pm Tue & Sat; 7-9pm Tue & Fri)
Tue, Fri, Sat (winter): Speldiburn Café, Bressay open 12noon-2.30pm (9.30-110.30am on Sat); Good as New Shop open 12.30-2.30pm (www.bressay.org)
Wed: Salvation Army – Drop-in Café & Friendship Group, 11.30am-1.30pm
Wed: Over-60s Drop-In Café at Scalloway Youth Centre, 2-4pm
Wed: Traditional Tai Chi (for age 18+) in Room 12, Islesburgh Community Centre, 6.15pm
Wed: Life Drawing class at Mareel, 7pm
Wed: Lerwick Dance Club (Ballroom & Latin) meet in Room 16, Islesburgh Community Centre at 7.30pm (tuition provided)
Wed: Lerwick Bridge Club – Drop-in Sessions in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
Wed: Shetland Fiddlers’ Society meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7-9pm (all welcome to play and listen)
Wed: Rotary Club of Shetland meet in the Lerwick Hotel, 7pm
Wed (term time): Yell Community Library open in Mid Yell JH School, 6-8pm
Wed & Thu: Lerwick British Legion – Barre Concept Shetland (12.10 Wed; 5.30 Thu)
Wed & (occasional) Thu: Traditional Music Sessions in Lounge Bar, Lerwick
Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun (May to Sep): Whalsay Heritage Centre open 2-5pm; also open Apr & Oct by arrangement (www.whalsayheritage.co.uk)
2nd & 4th Wed of month: Craft Night at Bixter Hall, 7pm
Thu (Jan to Mar): Wellbeing Craft workshops at Mareel, 7pm
Thu: Alzheimer Scotland – Dementia Resource Centre, Burgh Road open for drop in, 2-5pm
Thu: Circuits Class at Dunrossness School Hall, 7.30-8.30pm
Thu: South Mainland Community History Group meet in Quendale Mill, 7.30pm
Thu & Sat: ‘Yell for Cancer Support’ Shop open at Aywick, 1-5pm
Thu & Sun: Da Wheel Bar (upstairs) open for Cocktails & Karaoke from 8pm
3rd Thu of month: Cunningsburgh Hall – 500 at 7.30pm in the Ben End
4th Thu of month: CLAN Lunches at 20a St Magnus Street, 12noon-2pm
Fri (mid-May to Sep): Old Scatness Broch open 10.15am-4.30pm (www.shetlandamenity.org/old-scatness)
Fri (summer): Knitting & Spinning Demonstrations at Unst Heritage Centre, 2pm
Fri (summer): Skerries Community Cafe in the hall, 2-4pm
Fri: Staneyhill Hall – Shetland Times Day, 10am-12noon, have tea/coffee and chat about the news
Fri: Cullivoe Hall – Club Room open from 8pm
1st & 3rd Fri of month: Mixology@Mareel (live DJs + cocktails & mocktails)
Sat: Bressay Parkrun at 9.30am (9am ferry from Lerwick)
Sat: Shetland Library – Storytime at 11.30am
Sat: Burravoe (Peerie) Hall open from 8.30pm
Sat: Douglas Arms (The Marlex) – Karaoke
Sat: Posers Nightclub open in Grand Hotel, 10pm-3am
1st Sat of month: CLAN’s Makkin ‘n’ Yarnin Crafters Group meet at 20 St Magnus Street, 10.30am-12.30pm
1st Sat of month: Shetland Library – Basement Browsing, 2-4.30pm
1st Sat of month: Epilepsy Support Group (Shetland) – Social Meetings in Bressay Room, Montfield, Burgh Rd, Lerwick, 2-4pm
last Sat of month (exc. Jul & Dec): Shetland Scrapbooking Club meet in Methodist Schoolroom, 10am-1pm
Sat (monthly): Bixter Hall – Informal Traditional Music Session from 8pm (check press for dates)
Sun (May to Aug): Cunningsburgh History Group – premises open for local history displays, Mosquito memorial, Adam Christie memorial and Quee boat, 2-5pm
2nd & 4th Sun of month: Open Mic at Mareel, 4pm
May to Sep: Nonavaar, Levenwick – James Thomason’s Garden & Studio open in aid of Scotland’s Gardens (01950 422447)
all year: Films and events at Mareel (www.tickets.shetlandarts.org/Sales)
all year: Shetland Museum & Archives exhibitions, events and activities (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)
all year: Bonhoga Gallery at Weisdale Mill exhibitions (www.shetlandarts.org.uk)
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