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Welcome to Shetland
Kayaking
Explore Shetland's fabulous coastline by kayak!
Sea kayaking in ShetlandShetland's extensive and accessible coastline offers a paradise for sea kayakers. There are hundreds of miles of cliffs and deserted beaches, countless sea caves including some of the Europe's finest. Enjoy awesome cliff scenery, stacks, arches and sheltered inlets. Remote and unhabited islands are just waiting to be explored. There are large colonies of seals and seabirds, many of them readily accessible from the sea. There are also opportunities to look for whales and the elusive otters.
The tradition of sea kayaking in Shetland goes back many years, and there is an active local club which welcomes visitors. It is also possible to take an organized trip with all essential equipment provided, led by an experienced local guide. Introductory sessions are available for new paddlers.
For information on guided sea kayak expeditions see the Sea Kayak Shetland website.
What Next?
On This Site
- Learn about the other sea mammals you'll find in and around Shetland's coast
From Other Sites
- Take an otter watching tour with Shetland Otters
- Speak to Sea Kayak Shetland about joining the group on a sea kayaking trip
- Stafe safe: follow the Maritime and Coastguard Agency 'Sea Smart' guide.
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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.
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Focus on Wildlife - Winter
As we approach the darkest days of the year, it doesn’t mean they are the dimmest for viewing wildlife! One furry critter in particular becomes far less secretive and a lot easier to see...
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The Travel Editor.com: Travel Diaries
The Travel Editor.com presents its all new Travel Diaries. Travel Diaries follows intrepid explorers Jennifer, Katherine and Kirsten as they go to the ends of the earth to feed their passion for history and travel.
Read about their voyage to Shetland onboard a luxury cruise liner.
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland's fourth annual photographic competition is now closed.
We will announce the winners shortly.
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Fiddle Frenzy Nominated Best Event of the Year
Fiddle Frenzy 2008 has been nominated for Best Event of the Year in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards, and needs your vote to be successful!
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Fiddlers' Bid Return to Japan
Shetland ambassadors, Fiddlers Bid return to Japan this month for their second tour and to record with top Japanese artists!