FAIR ISLE GUIDE
Fair Isle is one of the Shetland Islands and the most remote inhabited island in the UK. Although small at only 3 miles long and 1.5 miles wide, it has a huge character and friendly island community of around 50 permanent residents. The island is owned by the National Trust for Scotland with the social, ecological and economic growth of the isle supported by the Fair Isle Development Company.
Come and explore the beautiful isle! Browse the stunning scenery, wildlife and auroras captured through the seasons in the gallery. You can also watch award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves sharing why she loves Fair Isle and join video creator Ruth Aisling during her travel documentary of Fair Isle.
You may also enjoy exploring the BBC’s Living on the Edge series introduced by the legendary Sir David Attenborough, which features some of our islanders.
Click on the image below to open the gallery.
VISITOR'S GUIDE
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Planning a trip to Fair Isle? I have put together this downloadable guide to help you make the most of your visit. It shares practical information about how to get here, lists places to stay, provides opening times for the local shop and even shares where the public toilets are on the island.
You can also learn about local artists, crafters, musicians and writers, explore things to do and see as well as download a Map of Fair Isle published by the Fair Isle Bird Observatory.
If you have any questions about visiting Fair Isle, feel free to contact me.
Regards,
HINT: Click on the front cover of the guide to open it as a flip book. You can also download it as a pdf by clicking on the button below. Enjoy!
ISLAND OF CREATIVITY
Fair Isle is famous for its folk music with many professional musicians born and bred here. I’m proud to say that several of my family members are acclaimed musicians worldwide and I have shared their music on my website to let you listen while you browse.
Simply click play on the audio player below to enjoy the fiddle and folk music written, performed and produced by Chris Stout, Ewen Thomson and Inge Thomson.
You can explore more music and meet the island’s creative community on the music, art and crafts page.
Disclaimer: The content on this page is shared for information purposes only and does not imply my official endorsement or recommendation. The details in the visitor’s guide were accurate when they were added, but may have changed since then. Please contact any people or businesses in the guide directly with enquiries.
