Articles related to "Shetland Islands"

The remote, rocky Shetland Islands contain some of Britain's best scenery. From Shetland Ponies to the top Shetlands Islands hotels, here are the key islands attractions.

Martin Clunes explores island life in the far north of Scotland. What makes people choose the simple life without all mod cons?

After Norway was invaded by the forces of Nazi Germany in 1940, a secret operation, the Shetland Bus, defied the perils of the North Sea to aid the Norwegian Resistance.

The burning of a Viking longship in Lerwick keeps the traditions of Scotland's Shetland Islands alive, and is the largest fire festival in Europe, celebrated in January

After the death of King Christoffer of Bavaria, the countries Denmark, Sweden and Norway were without a king. Christoffer had died childless, there was no natural heir.

A fun and interesting travel series about the remote islands of Britain that is TV to make you smile.

Hogmanay is celebrated all over Scotland on New Year's Eve. This important Scottish festival boasts a burning clavie, Vikings, swinging fireballs and "first-footing."

New Antarctic small cruise ship and itinerary offers eleven days of memorable scenery and close-up experiences with wildlife, glaciers and more.

Columbus wasn't the first European to reach the New World or explore it. The Vikings beat him to it.

There are 550 golf courses in Scotland. There are eight in St Andrews including the Duke's Course and the new addition The Castle Course, so what of the 542 others?

Frommer's Guide to Scotland has travel advice and information on Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all the popular visitor destinations including the Scottish Highlands and Islands

Affectionately known as a Sheltie, the Shetland Sheepdog is one of the most popular breeds of dogs in the world.

Shelties are beautiful, intelligent, loyal and obedient dogs. They have a playful nature and a friendly personality, making them great family pets.

If you're looking around for just the right breed of dog, Shelties are loving, smart pets and just the right size! How do you know if a Sheltie is right for you?

Some Shelties love to chase almost anything! An electronic pet containment system can stop your dog from chasing cars, providing freedom for both dog and owner!

A guide to golfing St Andrews and other historical golf courses in Scotland including Scottish Island courses. Winter Golf at St Andrews Old Course

An Antarctica expedition is the ultimate cruise for many, but cruise lines are taking risks without concern for their passengers or the environment

Deep in fjord country, the original capital of Norway delivers all of the art, history and fair weather festivals one would expect from a modern coastal university town.

Greek scholar Ptolemy published Guide to Geography, which became the definitive work on the subject for centuries, influencing Renaissance explorers.

Devon is the home of the cream tea, a group of Benedictine monks selling controversial tonic wine and an award winning smokehouse making it a tasty county to visit.

One of the most majestic sights in Britain bird-wise are owls. There are now six owl species in Britain, but as they are increasingly endangered owls can be hard to spot.

There is much confusion about what to call the country that contains England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Additional geographical names add more confusion.

Well into the 1970s the Hudson's Bay Company recruited their trainee fur-traders in the United Kingdom and sent them to their trading posts in isolated Inuit settlements.

Usually wars are fought by rival armies attacking each other on land, the First Anglo-Dutch War was fought entirely at sea.

Scotland's islands represent some of the remotest places in Europe. But with some 800 islands in Scotland to choose from, it's hard to pick the perfect one for a holiday.

Britain is renowned for its eccentricities and its budget accommodation scene is no exception. Quirky cheap digs in the UK include a First Class train and a lighthouse.