- DURATION 60 mins
Event Description
Paul cycles the length of these unique islands with the highest level of Viking DNA outside Scandinavia and whose closest railway station is Bergen. Why, he wonders, are all females called 'the wife' and non-residents 'sooth-moothers' and what connects Muckle Flugga and Robert Louis Stevenson? Paul explores these questions while overnighting in a sail-loft with links to Hillary and Tenzing and BBC reporter Kate Adie. Shetland is where the first bomb was dropped in WW2 (killing a rabbit), where 'bonxie' birds can attack humans, and where locals helped Norway's Resistance against the Nazis.
- Duration: 60 mins
- Online Zoom event: Join from your computer, phone or tablet (no replay available)
- Join as an individual or book for private groups up to 300
Preparing for the Event
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We also recommend that pets are either calmly sitting on your lap or in another room, and any refreshments you may require are within your reach!
Reviews
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Stephanie
July 2021
Really enjoyed his talk. All very interesting about Shetland, past and present. Very engaging speaker.
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Eileen
July 2021
I really enjoyed this tour. Shetland is a beautiful place. Thank you so much.
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Anonymous
July 2021
This was a great talk. It was so informative, makes you want to visit. The speaker was clear enthusiastic and gave all sorts of great details of a little known place in what was a great trip,
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