The Flavour of Shetland returns to Lerwick this summer from Thursday 19 – Sunday 22 June.
A major outdoor event showcasing the very best food, drink, music, craft and culture on Victoria Pier in Lerwick, the Flavour of Shetland is a must for visitors, who can enjoy true Shetland hospitality with the sound of traditional and contemporary music and the taste of the very best of Shetland food and drink.
For further information visit http://www.flavourofshetland.com/
The Johnsmas Foy is also just round the corner, marking the annual arrival of the Dutch herring fishing fleet in Shetland, the Haaf fishing, and a celebration of all things midsummer. This year’s Foy runs from Thursday 19 – Sunday 29 June, and will feature events throughout Shetland.
Highlights look set to include:
- Jazz from visiting German and local bands
- The Shetland Races, featuring yachts sailing from Bergen to Lerwick
- Traditional music from Denmark, Norway, Germany and Scotland
- Lerwick’s annual Summer Carnival
- Classical performances by the Chroma Quartet and others
- Poetry from Sujata Bhatt and Michael Augustin
- Talks on the Hanseatic story
- Football between Shetland and the Highland League’s Deveronvale
- Guided walks to some of Shetland’s most spectacular wildlife sites
For further information visit www.johnsmasfoy.co.uk
