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Welcome to Shetland
Simmern Sessions
Music Throughout the Isles
A Session in The Lounge
For the visitor to Shetland who wants to hear some of this world renowned traditional music in an informal setting, there are now plenty of opportunities, thanks to the award-winning Simmer'n Sessions.
The joint initiative, operated by Shetland Arts Trust and Visit Shetland, was set up in 1999 to guarantee access to what we always knew existed - great informal sessions - and to provide ready access for the visitor who didn't know where to find them.
The initiative has greatly increased visitor access to Shetland's music by creating regular traditional music sessions in several local pubs and hotels throughout the islands during the tourist season. Additional concerts featuring local music and dance are also arranged on visiting cruise ships and special events such as 'Up-Helly-Aa' in January and the 'Shetland Race' in June.
What Next?
On This Site
- Find where the musical events are taking place with Visit Shetland’s events guide
- explore other elements of Shetland’s culture
From Other Sites
- Follow links from the Shetland Music Development Project’s website to other Shetland musicians
Advertising Feature
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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.
News
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!