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Half-day croft walks, peat-cutting demonstrations and Shetland pony encounters in Northmavine.

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Guided tours of our world-famous collection of traditional Shetland boats. Open May–September.

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Aurora stocks a wide selection of jewellery including silver, gold and diamond pieces. The shop also offers kilt hire and sales, along with a range of gifts, textiles and accessories for visitors and locals alike.

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Avril Thomson Smith is a Shetland artist inspired by the islands’ landscapes and historic streets. Her work often captures the character of Lerwick’s lanes, focusing on textures, light and atmosphere to reflect the unique heritage of the area.

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Grantfield Garage provides car, van and cycle hire for visitors and locals in Shetland. A wide choice of vehicles is available, with flexible collection options from transport hubs including Sumburgh Airport and the ferry terminal.

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High Level Music sells instruments, music equipment and accessories, and also offers instrument repair and teaching space. Visitors can also hire selected instruments, making it useful for both locals and holidaymakers.

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Historic Scotland manages Fort Charlotte, the historic fort overlooking the Sound of Bressay. The site reflects Lerwick’s strategic military history and its role in defending the harbour area in past conflicts.

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J.G.Rae Shetland is a long-established jewellery business with roots in local manufacturing and design. The company continues Shetland’s jewellery-making tradition through its retail and production heritage.

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Jamiesons of Shetland is a family business with generations of experience working with wool from native Shetland sheep. The company is closely tied to the promotion of Shetland fibre and knitwear traditions, supplying products linked to that heritage.

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LHD Ltd is a long-running Shetland company with historic links to the fishing industry and marine support services. Over time, the business has expanded through acquisitions and related operations.

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R. Robertson & Son Ltd is Shetland’s largest transport operator, providing taxis, private hire, school transport and bespoke tours. The company also carries out workshop maintenance for its own fleet and other customers.

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Shetland Wool Adventures offers specialist knitting tours and textile-focused experiences in Shetland. The tours give visitors insight into local knitting traditions, heritage and learning opportunities with expert tutors.