Shetland-Music.com

Shetland traditional music has often been termed 'unique', and its clear from the increasing worldwide interest and demand that many people share that view. But if this is indeed the case, what makes it so? And is it all just wall-to-wall traditional music in the islands?

Session in the Lounge

One thing is for sure: Shetland music has a lot of history behind it.

Sure, you will detect elements of Scottish, Scandinavian and perhaps Irish influences, but there's something else there that underpins those areas of familiarity, something different, something unique, something... well simply something Shetland. Read about the healthy state of music in Shetland today.

We look forward to possibly helping you sample a first-hand taste of our music and culture - whenever, wherever and however.