Shetland: Scotland's Best Kept Secret - Until Now

When most people think of Scotland, they picture Edinburgh, the Highlands or Speyside. But around 170 miles north of mainland Scotland lies a place unlike anywhere else in the UK.

Shetland. A collection of over 100 islands where Viking heritage, dramatic coastlines, incredible wildlife and world class engineering meet. It's also home to one of Scotland's newest whisky distilleries – Lerwick Distillery.

If you're planning a trip to Scotland, here's a thought...

Spend a night in Edinburgh, soak up the history, enjoy the restaurants and bars, then take a short flight north and discover a side of Scotland few visitors experience.

A Few Things You Might Not Know About Shetland

It has a spaceport. Yes, really.

• SaxaVord Spaceport, on the island of Unst, is the UK's first fully licensed vertical launch spaceport, placing Shetland at the forefront of Europe's growing space industry.
• There are three golf courses.
• For an island population of around 23,000 people, that's remarkable. Whether it's Asta Golf Club overlooking the North Sea, Dale Golf Club near Lerwick or Whalsay Golf Club, every round comes with spectacular scenery and fresh sea air.
• It's becoming one of Scotland's most exciting whisky destinations.
• At Lerwick Distillery we're building something special.

Inspired by Shetland's rugged landscape, maritime history and Viking heritage, we're crafting whisky that reflects the character of these extraordinary islands. 

A visit isn't just about enjoying a dram; it's about discovering the story behind every bottle.

Wildlife is everywhere.

Puffins, seals, otters, orcas and thousands of seabirds call Shetland home. If you're lucky, you may even witness the Northern Lights dancing across the winter sky.

The scenery is unforgettable.

Towering cliffs, pristine beaches, dramatic sea stacks and quiet roads make Shetland one of Europe's most spectacular and least crowded destinations.

More Than a Whisky Trip

Shetland has long been known for fishing, oil and gas, knitting and world class engineering.

Today, it's adding premium food and drink, renewable energy, tourism and space technology. It's a place where centuries old traditions exist comfortably alongside cutting edge innovation.

Why We Chose Shetland

People often ask why we built our distillery here.

The answer is simple. Because nowhere else has this combination of heritage, community, landscape and ambition.

Every bottle we produce tells the story of these islands.

Make Shetland Part of Your Scottish Adventure

Next time you're planning a trip to Scotland, don't stop at Edinburgh. Stay for a night, enjoy one of the world's great cities, then head north.

Discover a place where rockets prepare for launch, golfers play beside the sea, Viking history is still alive, and a new generation of Scottish whisky is being crafted.

Sometimes, the best journeys begin where the road ends.