Welcome to Shetland

Employing a friendly and knowledgeable Shetland Guide is the best way to make your holiday in our beautiful Islands truly memorable. All Shetland Islands Tourist Guide Association (SITGA) members are Scottish Tourist Guide Association (STGA) accredited ‘Green Badge’ Guides, and can advise you on the best areas, sites, and shops to visit. And they will be delighted to share those extra little surprises and ‘best-kept-secrets’ around Shetland that you wouldn’t experience on your own.

Our Guides can assist with compiling an itinerary that is tailored to your interests and requirements.  So, no matter how long your stay, how big or small your party, or what your special interest in any part of Shetland may be – we are here to help you make the most out of your visit.  discovering Shetland’s archaeology, wildlife, geology, genealogy, history, botany, traditional music and culture.

We also work to promote the training and recruitment of multilingual Guides, so wherever you come from there’s always the possibility that you’ll receive a warm welcome in your native language.

SITGA Guides are affiliated to the Scottish Tourist Guides Association which is endorsed by VisitScotland**.

**VisitScotland is delighted to endorse the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them.