Adventure Shetland - The Podcast
Adventure Shetland provides guided tours, walks and hikes around Shetland - a group of islands north of Scotland and west of Norway. On this podcast, I tell stories from Shetland history and folklore, give travel advice for the islands, talk about archaeology, retell Viking sagas, and give an introduction to my homeland for those who may not be familiar with this northern archipelago.
Episodes
14 episodes
Goturm the Dane - Patreon Special
We're heading further into winter in Shetland, which means many folk around the isles are getting deeper into their preparations for Up Helly Aa.This festival has evolved into a celebration of our islands' Viking heritage, and you can l...
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Episode 14
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1:21:05
Spooky Shetland 2024 - The Trows
The Trows are the most numerous, and I daresay most well-known of the creatures from Shetland folklore, and there is no end to the stories of their escapades, making them the perfect subject for this Spooky Shetland episode - just in time for H...
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Episode 13
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24:59
Lerwick's Longship Needs Your Help!
Lerwick’s longship, the Dim Riv, needs your help!Following the terrible summer of weather we have had, she is in urgent need of repairs to allow her to return to the water in 2025.If you would like to donate to the costs of these si...
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Episode 12
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5:13
10 Shetland Beaches You Need to Visit
Summer is here at last, and while Shetland might not be at the top of many people's list as a beach holiday destination, when it comes to beaches I think these islands are spoilt for choice! Here's a list of 10 Shetland beaches that you NEED to...
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Episode 11
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17:17
Spring Summer 2024 Merchandise Collection
Adventure Shetland is delighted to announce the launch of our first ever seasonal merchandise collection for Spring Summer 2024!The whole range is themed around the iconic puffin - Shetland's "national" bird - and has been designed by E...
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Episode 10
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9:00
5 More Shetland Archaeological Sites You Should Visit
We're back again with a second installment of Shetland archaeological sites that you really should visit - in our humble opinion at least!Are there any sites you feel like I've missed? Let me know as there will almost certainly be a part 3 ...
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Episode 9
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18:42
Spooky Shetland 2023 - The Devil Comes to Lund
Spooky season is upon us once again, and there have been far too few podcast episodes since the last one of these - apologies for that!For this year's Hallowe'en special, I'm telling an old story from Unst about a game of cards that got...
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Episode 8
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6:47
Up Helly Aa - Shetland's Fire Festival
Up Helly Aa season is well and truly upon us, and this podcast is your one-stop shop containing all the information you'll need about Shetland's famous fire festival. From it's origins to a guide about every aspect of the modern festival, provi...
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Episode 7
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28:58
Spooky Shetland 2022
Spooky Shetland returns for 2022 in podcast form!This year's edition sees Jon tell 3 scary stories featuring three different creepy creatures from Shetland's vast folklore tradition. The first story - "Sigurd o' Gord" - tells the story ...
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Episode 6
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16:49
The West Highland Way - Adventure Shetland on Holiday
Here’s something a little bit different! I’m away from Shetland for a few days, but had some time to go and explore a favourite spot of mine and here’s the result - an introduction to the West Highland Way!For the complete video of the ...
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Episode 5
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11:46
5 Hidden Gems in Shetland
One of the many reasons people travel to Shetland is to get off the beaten path, avoid the crowds and explore places they wouldn't get the chance to otherwise. However, even in Shetland, some places are busier than others.Join Jon from ...
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Episode 4
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9:09
I've Started A Patreon
It has already been mentioned on previous podcast episodes, but yes, we have a Patreon account. This episode tells you everything you need to know about the platform - what it is, how it works, and why I felt the need to start it.This P...
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Episode 3
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7:30
Cracking the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
In Shetland, as with Scotland as a whole, we are lucky to have such progressive public access rights and legislation, however with such freedom comes great responsibility. These responsibilites are outlined for us in the Scottish Outdoor Access...
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Episode 2
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16:29
10 Must-See Shetland Archaeological Sites
One of the main reasons to explore Shetland - either on holiday or as a local - is the incredible archaeology.Join Jon, an archaeologist by trade, who runs Adventure Shetland - a company which provides guided tours and hikes around Shetland...
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Episode 1
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