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Shetland isles are a surprising and diverse group of over one hundred islands provides a stimulating and an inspiring holiday experience. Soothing sand beaches, mesmerizing sheer cliffs, enthralling wildlife, astounding archaeology and a compelling culture combine to create the Shetland experience. Visitors love the endless amounts of clear, cool air, huge skies, wide open spaces and unforgettable hospitality and local spirit. |
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Shetland isles offers some of the finest walking in Europe.The combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is unsurpassed. The walker has the rare opportunity to discover ancient historical sites, dating back to Neolithic times, observe a wonderful array of wildlife - flowers, birds and mammals. |
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| Shetland isles landscape looks wild but in fact it's been created by at least 5,000 years of human occupation. It's possible people were living in Shetland before that but, because the sea has risen by an estimated 120m (400') since the ice melted, about 10-12,000 years ago, traces of early coastal settlements are now under water. Some of the earliest and best archaeological sites are indeed right next to the modern shoreline. |  |
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Shetland isles has a fascinating and unique natural environment. The location of the islands has contributed to the evolution of a truly 'Shetlandic' collection of scenery and geology, bird life, sea mammals, wild flowers, wonderful beaches and true Shetland breeds. The sea that surrounds Shetland isles is a powerful and overwhelming influence on the environment. Shaping and carving the islands, her presence is always felt. Drowned by the sea after the ice age, a kingdom of cliffs, caves and stacks lie beneath and above the waves. Cold, clean and excpetionally clear, the surrounding sea provides a rich platter for the greatest diversity of marine life in the UK . |
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