Shetland Amenity Trust
Celebrating and championing Shetland’s cultural and natural heritage
Call us on: 01595 694 688

Welcome
Our mission is to safeguard, enhance, and promote Shetland's heritage, ensuring it is accessible to be enjoyed by all.
Shetland Amenity Trust constantly strives to preserve and enhance everything that is distinctive about Shetland's cultural and natural heritage, promoting access to it whether physical or intellectual.
The Trust was created in 1983 and has since delivered an extensive range of high quality heritage and culture projects, in partnership with a range of local, national and international agencies.
We continue to be pro-active in seeking new opportunities and identifying new funding sources, to further enhance the heritage and culture experience for local Shetland people and visitors to our islands.
We are part of a community which takes great pride and pleasure in our cultural and natural heritage, embracing traditions, dialect and our physical environment in all of our activities.
Fair Work
We have adopted the Fair Work principles.
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21Nov
Research project commissioned to encourage locals to grow more oats
Shetland Amenity Trust has commissioned a research project with two local straw makers to understand more about the growing of traditional Shetland Aets - and they are looking for the public to get involved.
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21Nov
‘Logical Confusion’, a retrospective exhibition of Mike McDonnell opens this weekend at the Shetland Museum
An ambitious new exhibition dedicated to the artistry of well-known local artist Mike McDonnell opens on Saturday 25 November at the Shetland Museum and Archives. The retrospective, ‘Logical Confusion’, shows the diversity of Mike’s work as an artist, community activist and creative initiator.
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20Nov
Winter weekend fundraiser as Sumburgh Head celebrates Christmas
Christmas is coming! Join us at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse and Visitor Centre as it opens for a fundraising winter weekend to kick off the festive season.
Book Launch - ‘Love in Human Herts’

A night of Vagaland
Join us for a festive evening of Vagaland poetry readings, music and reminiscences.
Date: Thursday 7th December
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: Shetland Museum & Archives
Cost: Free, booking advised
‘Love in Human Herts’ is available to purchase online and from the Museum shop.
Discover
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Shetland Museum And Archives
Discover a world of heritage and culture at Shetland Museum and Archives ... more
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Interpretation
Discover a range of interpretive materials to navigate Shetland ... more
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Key Events
Discover a range of fantastic events ... more
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Natural Heritage
Discover the amazing natural heritage of the islands ... more
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Archaeology
Discover ancient settlements and people ... more
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Place Names
Discover how our ancestors influenced our place names ... more
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Architectural Heritage
Discover the hidden architectural treasures being conserved and restored ... more
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Environmental Heritage
Discover how we protect our beautiful environment ... more
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Woodlands
Discover native plants, rare species and even trees ... more
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Grant Aid
Discover how we assist other community groups ... more