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Here's some handy links for people planning to visit or move to Shetland Portal and general advice https://www.shetland.org- visitor portal with loads of information and advicehttps://www.lonelyplanet.com/scotland/highlands-and-northern-islands/shetland-islands- Lonely Planet guide to Shetlandhttps://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/shetland- Visit Scotland guide to Shetlandhttp://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/your-holiday/guide-to-shetland- Northlink ferries guide to ShetlandTravel to Shetland http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk- Ferry service between Shetland, Orkney and Aberdeenhttps://www.loganair.co.uk- Flights to and from Shetland hint: Sumburgh (LSI) is Shetland's main airportTravel in Shetland http://www.zettrans.org.uk/bus- bus serviceshttp://www.zettrans.org.uk/ferry- internal ferry serviceshttp://www.zettrans.org.uk/plane- internal plane servicesOrganisations https://www.shetlandarts.orghttps://www.shetland.gov.ukhttps://www.shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.ukhttps://www.srt.org.ukJobs https://www.careerjet.co.uk/wsearch/jobs?l=Shetland+IslandsInteresting bits 'n' pieces https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/9-reasons-you-should-visit-8473193https://www.shetlandwebcams.comhttps://www.shetlandnature.nethttp://www.thechaoticscot.com/shetland-winterhttps://www.heartmybackpack.com/off-the-path/travel-shetland-islands-scotlandhttps://wowscotlandtours.com/blog/shetland-islands-scotlands-best-kept-winter-secret

Can someone help? I'm moving up in 3 weeks (possibly 4 weeks). I have a horse that will be moving up with me. I'm using Eric Gillies to get her from Buckinghamshire to Aberdeen. Then she will go on the ferry and be in the care of the ferry all the way to Lerwick. She needs to be collected from the ferry in Lerwick, taken off, and taken to Yell which is where my land is (Sellafirth). At this point, I don't know if I'll be up a day or two before, or a day or two after, her arrival... I'm desperately trying to find someone who can collect her and watch over her (on their land temporarily). If I'm already on my land, I can meet her with the person at Lerwick and take her straight to my home. I don't have the licence or vehicle to take her myself. I've tried contacting Shetland Equestrian Centre three times but have had no replies. I'm so worried that I won't be able to bring her up... Does anyone know anyone who might be able to help?? She is a heavy 16.2hh Percheron mare. Insured under BHS Gold and fully passported. She is being wormed in a week. I would pay for fuel, time, etc etc.

Here's some links to the latest news on the adverse weather disruptions. Have a check before you head out (or head back home!) and stay safe folks. SIC - www.shetland.gov.uk/adverseweatherShetland News - www.shetnews.co.uk/news/7706-live-today-s-weatherShetland Times - www.shetlandtimes.co.uk/2013/12/05/schools-closed-and-ferries-suspendedFerry updates - www.facebook.com/FerryServicesRoad conditions - www.shetland.gov.uk/icecastSumburgh airport - www.hial.co.uk/sumburgh-airportThere's also regular updates on SIBC and Radio Shetland. Please do post updates on conditions on the roads and in your local areas in this thread too.