To celebrate the release of Shetland: Your Essential Travel Guide, I am recording a few snippets from the book.

This week, we are looking at The Basics chapter; Brief History.

Shetland’s human history goes back thousands of years, and it has been home to a succession of people since Neolithic times. The evidence of these lives can be found across the isles, intertwined with how we live today.

In this episode we look at Shetland's history, from the arrival of Mesolithic hunter gatherers to the first farmers who settled during Neolithic times. We explore the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Viking and later Norse periods before we take a look at how Shetland became part of Scotland, and why the island's remain culturally set apart from the rest of Scotland.

Ever wondered why Shetland has its own flag? Listen on to find out ...

If you are interested in buying a copy, you can order here: https://shetlandwooladventures.com/product/shetland-your-essential-travel-guide/