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	Unst Bus Shelter - The official site, with introduction to the shelter, the attractions it offers, and upcoming events.
	Fair Isle - Famous for birds, knitwear and historic shipwrecks, Fair Isle is a tiny jewel of an island lying half-way between Orkney and Shetland.
	Selkie Charters - Chartered boats for diving holidays in the clear waters off the Shetland Islands.
	Island Trails - A variety of guided minibus tours around the Shetland Islands.
	Shetland Wildlife Tours - Established in 1992, Shetland Wildlife Tours offer a varied range of guided tours - by sea or overland - that last from just a few hours to a full seven days.
	Shetland Travelscope - Independent travel agency offering business and leisure travel. Online booking of hotels and flights. ABTA- and IATA-bonded.
	John Leask and Son Travel Agents - This travel agent offers a number of coach tours around Shetland, as well as car hire. Site provides details of routes and availability.
	Quendale Water Mill - South Mainland Community History Group site who operate the Quendale Water Mill as a visitor attraction. Providing history, facilities and exhibition information.
	Shetland - Business and tourism directory listing accommodation, activities, businesses, cafe and restaurants and visitor attractions.
	Shetland Wildlife Holidays - Offering birdwatching, photography, natural history, painting, adventure cruises, archaeology, culture and walking tours to the Islands. Itinaries and contact information included.
	Shetland Islands - Some basic informations for travelers to these Islands with links to other tourism associated sites. A video is available.
	Papa Stour - Small inhabited island west of the Mainland. Site contains information on the island's geology, history, nature and lifestyle. Also North House, the only hotel on the island and a working croft.
	Island of Yell - Yell, the gateway to the Northern Isles, is the second largest island in Shetland. Its long and varied coastline is famous for its large otter population. Site contains practical information on visiting the island.
	Mousa Boat Trips - Run trips to the island of Mousa, east of the Mainland. The island is famous for Mousa Broch, the best preserved example of this ancient fortress tower. Also home to a wide variety of wildlife, including seals, arctic terns and porpoises.
	Shetland Islands Tourism - Regularly updated site providing information about holidays to the Islands. Includes event and accommodation listings.
	Cycharters Ltd - Sightseeing and sea angling trips to Foula and the Scalloway Islands (Hildasay, Oxna, Papa, South Havra) in Shetland onboard the MV Cyfish.
	Smyril Line - Cruise the North Atlantic, visiting the Faroe Islands, Iceland and the local islands.
	Shetland Tourism - Travel guide to things relating to the Shetland Islands from accommodation, history, crafting to outdoor activities, news and events.
	See Shetland Tours - Offer daily guided tours to all parts of the Isles. Tariffs and contact details.
	Unst - The most northerly inhabited island in Britain. Famous for its seabird colonies and is home to many geological and ornithological rarities. Provides a brief guide to the history and sights.
	Papa Stour - Standing 3 stallions, and stock for sale. Also offer backpackers' accommodation for visitors to the Islands.

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