For astounding nature and to observe wildlife in action, it would have to be the Shetland Islands. There is little of the man-made world here to disturb the natural rhythms of this outcrop of islands, where otter sightings are common, where birds reign supreme in noisy colonies clinging to rocky cliff faces and where seals play with little inhibition in front of delighted visitors.
The Shetland islands are a photographer's dream. Perhaps you are looking to capture panoramic landscapes, sunrises and sunsets along the rugged shores? Or the shennigans of the annual Up Helly Aa festival at Lerwick, when the peace and tranquility of nature is well and truly (and happily) shattered by this burning spectacle celebrating Norse sagas, the islanders' great skills and their spirit (with plenty of, errr, spirits to wash the feast down).
Having been inhabited for more than 6,000 years the depth of culture on Shetland is rich and well and truly alive, with music, archaelogy and language fascinating its visitors.
Find Shetland campsites here and begin to plan your unforgettable trip. Tents, motorhomes, caravans and glamping are all catered for. You might be heading to a spot 600 miles from London, but the ferries sail from Aberdeen seven nights a week, year-round, to Lerwick, so getting there won't require Viking Longboats or paddles, thankfully.
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