Situated just off the northeastern tip of Scotland on the near-edge of Europe, Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides are an ideal place in which to shake off the cobwebs. All sorts of nature abound here, from seals and otters to ponies and hundreds of birds, making it a wildlife lover's paradise.
From jagged cliffs to unspoilt beaches and stone circles left by earlier settlers, the region is steeped in age-old history. Explore the islands' Norse heritage on your escorted tour, where the sound of fiddles can still be heard drifting through the fresh air