9 Night Shetland and Scotland Summer Knit

Shetland in the Summer: A Knitter’s Dream!

Shetland has been a knitting paradise for centuries, and in the height of summer, there’s no better time to soak up its long daylight hours, stunning landscapes, and rich textile traditions! This tour takes you from Scotland’s vibrant capital to Shetland’s wild beauty, with world-class instructors ready to share their expertise in Fair Isle, the Shetland Knitting Belt, and Shetland Lace.

Start in Edinburgh with a visit to Dovecot Studio and the Scottish Textiles Showcase, then enjoy a welcome dinner before heading north. On the way to Aberdeen, we’ll stop in Dundee to explore the historic RSS Discovery ship and the V&A Design Gallery before catching the overnight ferry to Shetland.

Once on the islands, it’s four days of pure knitting bliss! Think hands-on workshops, exclusive yarn shopping, farm visits (hello, woolly sheep!), Shetland’s top museums, the ancient Jarlshof ruins, and evening knitting circles. Oh, and don’t forget the puffins!

Heading back south, we’ll visit Lunan Bay’s adorable cashmere goats, explore Glamis Castle, meet skilled kilt makers, and dive into Edinburgh’s knitting scene with Kathy’s Knits and designer Lucy Hague. Wrap it all up with a whisky tasting and a farewell feast at Amber Restaurant—because no Scottish adventure is complete without a dram!

Are you ready for the ultimate summer knitting escape?

What's Included

• Complimentary private transfers on arrival and departure (Edinburgh Airport)
• Luxury coach with an experienced driver
• Accredited Scotland Blue Badge Guide throughout
• Return Northlink Ferry to Shetland with Ensuite Cabin, Dinner and Breakfast
• Ensuite Hotel Accommodation including 4 star Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club in Edlinburgh!
• Full Breakfast daily
• 6 Three Course Dinners
• 5 Lunches
• Farewell Dinner Amber Restaurant Edinburgh
• Visits to V & A Dundee, RRS Discovery and Discovery Point Museum, Shetland Textile Museum, Shetland Museum and Archives, Jarlshof Ancient Settlement and Glamis Castle!
• Explore Dovecot Studio and See the Weavers at Work
• V& A Design Gallery Tour
• Explore Jarlshof Ancient Settlement
• Visit to Burra Bears Studio to See How the Iconic Bears are Made!
• Shetland Jewellery Crafters at Work
• Lunan Bay Farm and Cashmere Goats
• Askival of Strathearn Kilt Making Demonstration
• Guided Tour of Shetland Textile Museum
• Curator Led Textile Talk and Exhibits at Shetland Museum and Archives
• Shetland Ponies Experience
• Tour of Historic Royal Glamis Castle
• The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh
• PLUS all the amazing Knitting and Yarn related activities and workshops below!