What’s On
Please note that changes and/or cancellations to this list can occur which are not notified to us so please check with organisers if unsure.
Some useful numbers: Islesburgh Community Centre – 01595 745100; Shetland Amenity Trust (SAT) – 01595 694688; Shetland Arts – 01595 743843; Shetland Arts Box Office – 01595 745500 (www.shetlandarts.org); Shetland Library – 01595 743868; Shetland Museum & Archives – 01595 695057.
Some useful hall links: Aith Hall/Rankin Lounge – Bigton Hall – Brae Hall – Carnegie Hall – Cunningsburgh Hall – Mossbank Hall – North Ness Hall – North Roe & Lochend Hall – Ollaberry Hall – Quarff Hall –Sandness Hall – Sound Hall – South Nesting Hall – St Magnus Church Hall – Staney Hill Hall – Symbister Hall – Trondra Hall – Vidlin Hall – Voe Hall – Walls Hall
JANUARY 2025
all month: Events and activities at Mareel
all month (until 28th Feb): ‘Scenically Shetland’ Exhibition of Watercolours by Stephen Gordon at Islesburgh Community Centre
23rd & 30th: Alzheimer Scotland – Grief Group meet, 11.45am-1pm; TLC Talks Carers Group meet 1-2.3pm; Drop-In session, 2.30-3.30pm; all at Dementia Resource Centre, 66 Burgh Road
23rd: POSTPONED – Shetland Museum & Archives – Evening Talk: ‘Uncovering life in Weisdale in the 19th century’ with Rick Barton, 7pm
24th & 31st: Alzheimer Scotland – Shanty Sing Along with soup, tea etc at Staney Hill Hall, 1.30-3.30pm
24th: Gulberwick Hall – New Year Ceilidh
24th: Live Music with The Plonkys at the Marlex
24th: Live Music with the Peter Wood Band at the Thule
24th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at the Lounge
25th: Walls Hall – Burns Supper & Dance with Nicol McLaren’s Band, 8pm, book at Walls Shop
25th: Live Music with Arthur Nicholson & Sarah McFadyen at the Lounge
25th: Live Music with Sandy Legget & Friends at Lerwick Boating Club
25th: Live Music with Brian Morrison & Colin Sutherland at the Noost
26th: Shetland Arts & Crafts Association – Craft Fair in Mareel, 11am-5pm
26th: Carnegie Hall, Sandwick – Carnegie Hall’y Aa, 12noon-3pm, Sunday Lunches & Live Music
26th: Sullom Public Hall – Pre-UHA Winter Lunches, 1-4pm
26th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at the Lounge, 1.30pm
26th: Live Music with Keirynn Topp at Lerwick Legion, 2pm
26th: Live Music with Andy Kain at the Thule, 3pm
26th: Live Music with the Isaac Webb Trio at the Marlex, 5pm
26th: Live Music with the John Burns Ceilidh Band at the Thule, 9pm
26th: Live Music with the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band at the Marlex
26th: Live Music with the Andy Kain Band at the Lounge
26th: Live Music with Brian Morrison & Colin Sutherland at the Noost
26th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at Lerwick Legion
27th: A Taste of Shetland at Up-Helly-A’ – local food event at Shetland Museum & Archives, 11am-6pm
27th: Live Music with the Kirkcaldy Pipe Band at the Thule, 12.30pm
27th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at the Lounge, 1.30pm
27th: Live Music with the Cardenden Connection at the Thule, 4.30pm
27th: Walls & District Agricultural Society – AGM in Walls Hall at 7.30pm
27th: Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club – Pre Up-Helly-A’ Night in Lerwick British Legion, 7.30-10.30pm
27th: Live Music with the Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band at the Marlex
27th: Live Music with the Peter Wood Band at the Lounge
27th: Live Music with the Rhea Isbister Band at the Noost
27th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at Lerwick Legion
28th: Lerwick Up-Helly-A’ + Lerwick Junior Up-Helly-A’
28th: Live Music with Kirkcaldy Pipe Band at the Thule, 12 noon
28th: Shetland Arts – Fiery Sessions Concert at Mareel, 1.15pm
28th: Live Music with the Nicky McMichan Trio at the Lounge, 1.30pm
28th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at the Noost, 2.30pm
28th: Live Music with the Cardenden Connection at the Thule, 3pm
28th: Live Music with Arthur Nicholson & Sarah McFadyen at the Marlex
29th: Live Music with the Cardenden Connection at the Marlex
29th: Live Music with the Peter Wood Band at the Lounge
29th: Live Music with the Lomond Ceilidh Band at Lerwick Legion
30th: RNID – Drop-in Session offering hearing aid maintenance, hearing checks and information on hearing loss etc at Nordalea Care Home, Unst, 2-3.30pm
30th: Bressay Grazings Committee – AGM & Election of new committee in Bressay Hall at 7.30pm
30th: Live Music with the Cardenden Connection at the Marlex
31st: Alistair Carmichael MP – Surgery in Islesburgh Community Centre, 5-6pm
31st: Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ – Mass Meeting in South Nesting Hall at 8pm
FEBRUARY 2025
all month: Events and activities at Mareel
all month (until 28th Feb): ‘Scenically Shetland’ Exhibition of Watercolours by Stephen Gordon at Islesburgh Community Centre
1st: Skeld Hall – Burns Supper Dance with the Cullivoe Band, 8pm
3rd & 17th: Shetland Mandolin Band meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7.30pm
6th: Old Haa, Burravoe, Yell – AGM in the Old Haa at 6.30pm
6th: Levenwick Community Hall – AGM in the hall at 7pm
7th: Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ – halls open at South Nesting, North Nesting and Whiteness & Weisdale, tickets on sale 9am on 1st Feb at South Nesting Hall
7th: Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ – Mass Meeting in Hillswick Hall at 8pm, to follow the Committee Meeting at 7pm
8th: Nesting & Girlsta Up-Helly-A’ – Hop at North Nesting Hall
12th: Shetland 4X4 Club – AGM in Vidlin Hall at 7pm
13th: Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club – Local Club Night in Lerwick British Legion, 7.30-10.30pm
14th: Uyeasound Up-Helly-A’
14th: RNID – Drop-in Session offering hearing aid maintenance, hearing checks and information on hearing loss etc at Brae Youth & Community Centre, 12noon-1.30pm
20th: RNID – Drop-in Session offering hearing aid maintenance, hearing checks and information on hearing loss etc at Islesburgh Community Centre, 10.30am-12noon
21st: Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ – halls open at Hillswick, Sullom, Ollaberry & North Roe, tickets on sale 2pm on 9th from the hall you want to attend
21st: Closing date for entries to Shetland Fiddle & Accordion Club Tune Competition 2025
22nd: Norwick Up-Helly-A’
22nd: Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ – Hop at Hillswick Hall
27th: Shetland Maritime Heritage Society – Illustrated Talk: ‘To the End of the Days of Sail: The Mariners of Shetland’ by J Laughton Johnston in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7pm
28th: Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’
MARCH 2025
all month: Events and activities at Mareel
3rd, 17th, 24th & 31st: Shetland Mandolin Band meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7.30pm
7th: Bressay Up-Helly-A’
8th: Northmavine Up-Helly-A’ – Guizers Return in Ollaberry Hall
9th: Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club – Local Club Afternoon in Lerwick British Legion, 2-5pm
14th: South Mainland Up-Helly-A’
14th: RNID – Drop-in Session offering hearing aid maintenance, hearing checks and information on hearing loss etc at Brae Youth & Community Centre, 12noon-1.30pm
20th: RNID – Drop-in Session offering hearing aid maintenance, hearing checks and information on hearing loss etc at Islesburgh Community Centre, 10.30am-12noon
21st: Delting Up-Helly-A’
27th: Shetland Maritime Heritage Society – Talk: ‘Trimming da Sixareen’ by Charlie Simpson, in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7pm
27th: Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Club – Club Night with visiting guests John Burns Trio + Tune Competition Results in Lerwick British Legion, 7.30-10.30pm
REGULAR EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
(some events/attractions only operate seasonally; check locally for details)
MUSIC / ARTS / LEISURE / ACTIVITIES / FOOD & DRINK
Mon (fortnightly): Aith Hall – 500 from 7.30pm
Mon (fortnightly term time): North Roe & Lochend Hall – Ability Shetland Youth Club meets 6-7.30pm
Mon (Sep-May): Lerwick Bridge Club meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7pm
Mon: Shetland Community Choir meet in Islesburgh Community Centre at 7pm
Mon & Fri: Living Well Hub – Drop-in Sessions at Brae Youth Centre, 10am-2pm on Mon; 10am-4pm on Fri
Mon: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Senior Circuits 10.30-11.30am
Mon: Rebel Fitness Classes in Gilbertson Park Games Hall: Hiitstep & Intense Focus, 5.45-6.30pm
Mon: ‘Move It or Lose It’ exercise classes for over 60s in Sound Hall, 6-7pm
Tue: Cuppas@Quoys – Community Café in Lerwick Baptist Church, 10am-12noon (Dementia Inclusive Activity)
Tue: Walk Da Rock ‘Health Walks’ in Scalloway at 10am and in Lerwick 2pm
Tue (term time): Brae Community Library open 4-6pm
Tue: Jazzercise class in South Nesting Hall, 6.15pm
Tue: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Rebel Circuits, 5.45-6.45pm
Tue (fortnightly): Traditional Music Sessions at Asta Golf Club from 7pm
Tue: Brae Hall – Carpet Bowls, 7.30pm
Tue: Northmavine Fiddle & Accordion Club meet in Hillswick Hall, 8pm
Weds (weekly): Open Access at Toogs Artist Workshop, Burra, 2-5pm (www.gaada.org/booking)
Wed (weekly, term time): ‘Bounce, Stay & Play’ in Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre, 1.30-3pm, run by New Life Church
Wed (exc. 1st Wed of month): Rebel Fitness Classes in Lerwick Baptist Church: Hiitblast & Intense Focus 5.30-6.15pm and ASN Sensory Sessions, 6.30-7.30pm
Wed (first Wed of month): The Well – worship experience for later life at Lerwick Methodist Church, 2-3pm (Dementia Inclusive Activity)
Wed (second Wed of month): Voe Hall – Voe Social Group meets 10am-12noon
Wed: Living Well Hub – Drop-in Sessions at Scalloway Youth & Community Centre, 9am-1pm & at Speldiburn Café, Bressay, 2-4pm
Wed: Jazzercise in Lerwick Masonic Hall, 6pm
Wed: Shetland Fiddlers Society meet in Islesburgh Community Centre, 7-9pm
Wed: Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge Bar, Lerwick from 8pm
Thu: Walls Hall – Toddlers, 9.30-11.30am
Thu: Walk Da Rock ‘Health Walks’ in Westsandwick, Yell at 12noon and South Mainland at 2pm
Thu: Reminiscence Sessions with Cuppa & Chat at Hoswick Visitor Centre, 2.30-4pm (Dementia Inclusive Activity)(check details with centre on 01950 431406)
Thu: Rebel Fitness Classes in Sandwick Social Club: Soulsa® + Tone 5.45-6.55pm
Thu: Jazzercise in Walls Hall, 6.30pm
Thu: Traditional Music Session in the Marlex
Fri: Rebel Fitness Classes in Lerwick Baptist Church: Rebel Babies 10-10.45am & Senior Aerobics 11am-12noon
Fri: Friday Friends social event with activities, knitting, soup etc, at Hymhus, Bigton, 12-2pm (Dementia Inclusive Activity)
Fri: Shetland Library – ‘Shetland Memories’ event in the Library Activities Room, 3-4pm
Fri: Rebel Fitness Classes in Gilbertson Park Games Hall: Totally Shredded 5.30-6.15pm
Sat: Rebel Fitness Classes in Gilbertson Park Games Hall: Weekend Workout 9.30-10.30am
Sat: Jazzercise in Quarff Hall at 10am
Sat: Shetland Community School of Ballet – Baby Ballet Classes + Adult Ballet, Tap & Jazz, in Scalloway Youth Centre, morning & afternoon sessions
Sat: South Mainland Dance Club meet in Carnegie Hall, Sandwick, 7.15pm-9.15pm
various: Paths for All Health Walks (Dementia Inclusive Activity) contact 01595 807494
Living Lerwick events (www.livinglerwick.co.uk)
Shetland Gallery at Sellafirth, Yell (www.shetlandgallery.com)
Vaila Fine Art Gallery (www.vailafineart.co.uk)
Bonhoga Gallery at Weisdale Mill (www.shetlandarts.org.uk)
Films and events at Mareel (www.tickets.shetlandarts.org/Sales)
Shetland Craft Trail (www.shetlandartsandcrafts.co.uk/crafttrail.html)
Shetland Reel Distillery, Unst (www.shetlandreel.com)
Speldiburn Café / Good as New Shop /Art Gallery (www.bressay.org)
Hoswick Visitor Centre, Sandwick (www.facebook.com/HoswickVisitorCentre)
Sumburgh Head Visitor Centre (www.shetlandamenity.org/visit-sumburgh-head)
MUSEUMS / HERITAGE CENTRES / EXHIBITIONS
Living Lerwick events (www.livinglerwick.co.uk)
Burra History Group, Easthouse Croft, Papil (www.facebook.com/Burra-History-Group-238479633663189)
Shetland Museum & Archives (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)
Shetland Textile Working Museum at Bod of Gremista (www.shetlandtextilemuseum.com)
The Cabin Museum, Vidlin (www.facebook.com/TheCabinMuseum)
Whalsay Heritage Centre (www.whalsayheritage.co.uk)
Bressay Heritage Centre open (www.bressay-history-group.org)
Cunningsburgh History Group (www.facebook.com/cunningsburghhistorygroup)
Quendale Water Mill (www.quendalemill.co.uk)
Tangwick Haa Museum, Northmavine (www.tangwickhaa.org.uk)
Unst Heritage Centre (www.unstheritage.com)
Unst Boat Haven (www.unstheritage.com)
Scalloway Museum (www.scallowaymuseum.org)
Old Haa, Burravoe, Yell (www.oldhaa.com)
Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness (www.shetland-museum.org.uk)
Fetlar Interpretive Centre (www.fetlar.com)
Hoswick Visitor Centre, Sandwick (www.facebook.com/HoswickVisitorCentre)
Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition, Galley Shed, St Sunniva Street
Cullivoe Up-Helly-A’ Exhibition, Cullivoe Galley Shed, Yell (www.facebook.com/cullivoeuphellyaa)
TRIPS / TOURS / WILDLIFE
Sailing Trips on Dim Riv longship from Victoria Pier (www.dimriv.com)
Shetland Seabird Tours – Noss Boat Trips (www.shetlandseabirdtours.com)
Simmer Dim Charters Boat Trips from Aith (www.simmerdimcharters.com)
Sailing Trips on the Swan (www.swantrust.com)
Seabirds-and-Seals Noss Boat Trips (www.seabirds-and-seals.com)
Mousa Boat Trips (www.mousa.co.uk)
Westside Sea Adventures (see facebook page)
Island Vista Tours (www.islandvista.co.uk)
Island Trails Guided Tours (www.island-trails.co.uk)
Nicolson’s Tours (www.nicolsonsgroup.com)
Go Shetland Tours (www.goshetlandtours.co.uk)
Grantfield Garage Private Tours (www.grantfieldgarage.co.uk)
J & DS Halcrow Shetland Explorer Tours (www.shetlandexplorer.co.uk)
Robertsons Tours (www.rrobertsonandson.com)
Discover Shetland Tours (www.discovershetland.net)
Shetland Nature Tours (www.shetlandnature.net)
Shetland Rural Experience Tours (www.shetlandruralexperience.co.uk)
Sumburgh Head Visitor Centre (www.shetlandamenity.org/visit-sumburgh-head)
Every care is taken in the compilation of this list. If you are aware of any errors or need details amended or added, please contact our office or send an email to [email protected]
