https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:45 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:45 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1102/giving-space-to-shetland-s-ground-nesting-birds Ground-nesting birds in Shetland need space to raise their young. Stick to paths, keep dogs on leads, and respect signs. Let’s protect our wild neighbours. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1098/exploring-shetland-responsibly Now the days are getting longer and the weather is improving we hope to see more people out enjoying Shetland’s amazing outdoors. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1092/outdoor-clothing-swap-shop A great way to prepare for getting outdoors this winter! Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1088/seal-haul-outs- Grey seal pupping season can begin early as mid-September and usually lasts until the end of November. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1087/path-monitoring-and-maintenance- Summer time means lots monitoring and maintenance for the outdoor access team. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1084/scottish-outdoor-access-code- Now the weather is getting better we are seeing more people out around Shetland enjoying our beautiful landscape. Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1080/responsible-dog-walking Please always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code when enjoying your access rights, this is especially true when walking your dog. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1079/lambing-season We’re approaching lambing time in Shetland. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1078/nesting-season Bird nesting season is just around the corner- please enjoy your outdoor access responsibly. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1077/project-wild-thing-screening The RSPB have teamed up with Shetland Arts at Mareel to screen Project Wild Thing Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1074/win-furt The Win Furt trustees are having a community consultation on the proposed footpaths for Whiteness and Weisdale. Residents of Tingwall, Whiteness and Weisdale can vote for the path they would place the most value on. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1067/seal-haul-out-sites Grey seals give birth in the autumn (September – December) and stay on land for several weeks. It is important to be aware of beaches which have been designated seal haul out sites. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1066/vehicle-access- The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 establishes a right of responsible non-motorised access to land throughout Scotland with few exceptions, for recreational, educational and some commercial purposes. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1065/dog-walking- A reminder from the outdoor access team to walk your dog responsibly. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1064/a-right-to-responsible-access- As the weather improves and more people are getting out and about the outdoor access team want to highlight how to enjoy your access rights responsibly. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1063/responsible-dog-walking- Lambing season is an important time in Shetland for our crofting and farming communities. Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1062/all-terrain-wheel-chairs-routes The outdoor access team have been working with Ability Shetland to create a database of routes that can be suitable for all terrain wheelchairs. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1061/20-years-of-the-land-reform-act This year marks 20 years since the passing of the Land Reform Act by the Scottish Parliament. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1060/love-to-ride-winter-wheelers- The Love to Ride Winter Wheelers initiative aims to get people riding through winter. This can be a great way to explore some of our core paths. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1059/a-trip-underground A break in the weather... Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1058/a-summer-update- The outdoor access team have had a busy summer. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1051/a-brief-guide-to-responsible-outdoor-access Shetland Islands Council has produced a leaflet aimed at both residents and visitors, which answers some of the most common questions around responsible access in Shetland Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/46/fantastic-foula This month we’re going way out west, to Foula! It’s about as remote a location as you’ll get on Shetland. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/45/the-fair-isle-circular This month we’re going to take a wander around fantastic Fair Isle on core path CPPD06. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/47/the-hill-of-clibberswick-unst This month we have a brand-new route for you; access route ARU07 far up north on Unst! Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/48/caching-in-on-core-paths Have you heard of geocaching? It’s a treasure hunt in the countryside that’s great fun for all ages with dozens of them to be discovered across Shetland Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1047/out-skerries-the-eastern-islets This month we’ll take you on a ferry trip to the small group of isolated islands off the east coast of Out Skerries. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/42/west-sandwick-beach-yell Yell sometimes gat a ‘hard time in the press’ with lots of people only seeing the view from the main road as they rush between ferries heading north or south. But it’s an island with as much to offer as any other, if not more. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1048/papa-stour This month we’re going to go a bit further afield with a trip to Papa Stour! Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/40/aith-ness-bressay Previously we took a walk around The Bard at the south end of Bressay. This month we’re going to take a wander around Aith Ness on the North end of Bressay on Access Route ARB02. Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/41/the-ness-of-burravoe-yell This month we’re going to take a wander around the Ness of Burravoe or Heoga Ness on access route ARY07 on Yell. It’s a 5km or 3 mile walk from Burravoe Marina around a generally flat headland. Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1053/exciting-times-at-hermaness After three years of planning and securing funding a project to create a Visitor Hub and nearly 2km of board walk on Hermaness National Nature Reserve is seeing progress on the ground. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1052/stay-safe-in-shetland-s-outdoors Shetland's outdoors is an incredible wonderland to discover, with magnificent coastlines and beaches, rugged hillsides landscapes, but we need to stay safe doing so. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1050/outdoor-access-guidance-for-birdwatchers Shetland is a fantastic place for birdwatching, with seabird and waders in the summer and rare birds passing through in the spring and autumn. With a little awareness you can enjoy your interest without any upset. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/1049/the-meal-and-hamnavoe-circular-walk This month we’re going to take a wander around the Meal and Hamnavoe Circular on Burra (core path CPPBT02). Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/43/the-loch-of-houll-whalsay This month we’re heading to the bonnie isle of Whalsay, a 30 minute ferry crossing from Laxo to Symbister. Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/38/the-bard-bressay This month we’re going to take a wander around the south end of Bressay on Access Route ARB03 and see the old gun emplacement there. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/34/the-burn-of-lunklet Today we'll take a quick walk along The Burn of Lunklet, about 2 miles along the B9071 north east of Aith off what is know as 'The Alps' road to Voe. There's a parking area opposite the start of the core path (CPPSA02) just next to the bridge. Tue, 22 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/33/mavis-grind-chambered-cairn This trip we’re going on a shorter less challenging walk from Mavis Grind where the Atlantic Ocean and North Sea are only 100m apart along a wonderful shore line to the remains of an ancient chambered cairn. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/30/hillswick-circular-walk- A classic Shetland walk around the Ness of Hillswick (CPPN06) in Northmavine. Fri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/14/the-hams-o-roe-circular With covid travel restrictions eased across Scotland this month we’re going take you out on a challenging walk along the stunning western coast of Muckle Roe, a small island near Brae attached to the mainland by a short bridge. Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/13/enjoy-your-outdoor-access-responsibly As the weather improves and we get out more it's good to remember what responsible access is. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/12/new-guidance-leaflet-for-shetland-outdoors Shetland Islands Council has produced a new leaflet aimed at both residents and visitors, which answers some of the most common questions around the Scottish Outdoor Access Code in Shetland Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/11/lambing-season-is-approaching Guidance for lambing time. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/9/out-and-about-with-your-dog Guidance for enjoying the countryside with your dog. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/blog/shetlandoutdoors/post/2/welcome-to-the-shetland-outdoors-blog An introductory post for the Shetland Outdoors Blog Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000