Country Code
Shetland is famed for its natural beauty and wildlife. Please help us keep it that way and ensure your own safety by following these simple guidelines.
• Use stiles and gates to cross fences and walls. Fasten all gates you have opened.
• Ask permission to enter crofting and agricultural land.
• Keep to paths across crofting and agricultural land. Take particular care not to walk through fields of cultivated grass as this is a very important crop in Shetland.
• Avoid disturbing the livestock, especially at lambing time. Obey any notices forbidding dogs.
• Do not leave litter and guard against all risk of fire.
• Be careful not to pollute water supplies.
• Do not disturb nesting birds, especially those which nest on the ground.
• Respect wildlife and refrain from picking wild flowers.
• Drive carefully, particularly on single-track roads.
• Exercise consideration when parking on country roads and be careful not to obstruct access roads.
• Take care when walking along cliff tops as the edges can be crumbly and dangerous.
• Walkers should always take warm clothes. Wind and waterproof clothing and wear strong shoes or boots.
• Let someone know where you are walking.
• Respect the life of the countryside.
