Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago of over 100 islands with the North Sea to its east and the Atlantic Ocean to its west, it is located around 100 miles northeast of the mainland. The islands are steeped in history and tradition while boasting influences from an array of different cultures throughout the ages making Shetland one of the most fascinating places in the world. Shetland was once the home of ancient Bronze Age and Iron Age settlers as well as Norsemen, who’s language can still be seen today in many of the island’s place names, and only became officially part of Scotland in the 15th century. Glampers can join in the extraordinary festival of Up Helly Aa where torches are thrown into a replica Viking ship or visit the prehistoric settlement of Jarlshof and marvel at the immaculately preserved ruins. On top of everything, Shetland’s white sandy beaches and clear blue waters, as well as charming coastal towns like Lewrick, make it a superb glamping destination to one of the world’s culturally diverse islands around the globe.