I spent four nights on the Scottish Shetland Islands in May 2010 on a McKinlay Kidd Shetland flydrive press trip.  Below is a photo tour of these lovely islands, arranged from the south to the north of the main island (Shetland Mainland), with a few forays to nearby smaller islands enroute.

Shetland ponies and foals in Sumburgh, Shetland South Mainland

West Voe Beach, Sumburgh, Shetland South Mainland

Spiggie Beach and Loch, Shetland South Mainland

Beach leading to St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland Islands

Painted houses at Scalloway, Shetland Central Mainland

View out of sea cave on the Island of Bressay, Shetland Islands

Gannets on Isle of Noss, Shetland Islands

Weisdale Voe, Westside Shetland Westside Mainland

Dusk over Busta Voe looking towards Brae, Shetland North Mainland

Harbour at Muckle Roe Island, Shetland Islands

Eshaness Cliffs, Shetland North Mainland

North Roe,  Shetland North Mainland

I thought that the Shetland Islands were jaw droppingly beautiful and my Europe travel tip for anyone visiting Scotland is to make a trip to these islands.

You can see my all my Flickr Shetland Islands photos and videos here.