Port authority predicts records will be smashed next year
Next year should see a record-breaking cruise ship season, according to Lerwick Port Authority.
READ FULL STORYNext year should see a record-breaking cruise ship season, according to Lerwick Port Authority.
READ FULL STORYThe 71st Cunningsburgh Show attracted a large crowd on a fine day on Wednesday, with attendance at Shetland’s biggest show surpassing last year’s total.
READ FULL STORYA European project celebrating the story of the Vikings has been given a major cash boost of about £1.4 million, with Shetland leading the way.
READ FULL STORYBroadcaster Tom Morton has been appointed Unst’s Tourism Development Officer for six months and has spoken of his excitement at the prospect of developing the
READ FULL STORYThe first cruise ships of the season are scheduled to arrive in Lerwick Harbour on Wednesday – with 1,850 tourists on board.
READ FULL STORYIslanders in Unst have wan a £63,098 funding boost to help develop tourism.
READ FULL STORYShetland Wool Week has expanded – so much so that it now takes place over nine days rather than seven.
READ FULL STORYBressay-based marine tourism operator Seabirds and Seals has won a 2014 Certificate of Excellence from the independent ratings website Tripadvisor.
READ FULL STORYFive beaches in Shetland have been recommended in a marine charity’s top water quality award scheme.
READ FULL STORYTourism businesses from Shetland will be showcasing the very best the isles have to offer at this year’s VisitScotland expo – the national tourism organisation’s…
READ FULL STORYVisitors to Shetland are spending less than they were eight years ago, an extensive survey of tourism and business travelers has suggested
READ FULL STORYBBC Coast presenter Neil Oliver enjoyed a breezy trip to the beach at St Ninian’s Isle on Sunday to film a programme about the Up-Helly-A’
READ FULL STORYCouncillors have expressed regret at “deplorable” continued problems with VisitScotland’s operation of the tourist office in Lerwick.
READ FULL STORYThe council is inviting tenders from parties interesting in managing and co-ordinating the new Promote Shetland service, due to begin in September. The initial main…
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