Shetland Islands, Scotland
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The Shetland Islands are a remote archipelago of around 100 islands sitting at the northernmost tip of the British Isles, closer to Bergen in Norway than to Edinburgh. The islands are known for their dramatic, treeless landscapes of rugged cliffs, rolling moorland, and pristine beaches, shaped by some of the most powerful Atlantic and North Sea weather in Europe. Shetland is famous for its rich Viking heritage, the world-renowned Up Helly Aa fire festival, and abundant wildlife — including puffins, orcas, grey seals, and the iconic native Shetland pony. Travellers come for wild hiking, coastal photography, birdwatching, and a deep sense of off-the-beaten-track adventure.
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