Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles is a TV show on SBS ONE. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 5 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
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43:01Shetland: Scotland's Wondrous Isles
Over a century ago The Swan was built to be the fastest and smartest of Shetland's huge fishing fleet. The herring boat is still drawing admiration from a whole new generation of fans - none more so than current skipper Maggie. As well as keeping the Swan looking ship-shape, she...
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42:58Along Shetland's vast coastline, yoal boat racing connects islanders to their Viking heritage. The Hamnavoe club prepare for the season's final race on home waters, with fierce competition.
43:12In Shetland, JR Umphray orchestrates the traditional Scalloway fire festival, overseeing Viking costumes and a replica galley for the community's pinnacle event. Wildlife photographer Richard races to capture elusive orcas, while brothers Marvin and Christopher farm world-renowned mussels on Yell.
42:49On Shetland, traditional meets innovation as crofter Pearl Young prepares for harvest festival with husband Willie, while Winston launches the islands' first commercial oyster farm on centuries-old family land. Fisherman Bryan competes for seasonal trophies, and wildlife rescuers Jan and Pete nurture orphaned seal pups at ...
44:57On Shetland's remote islands, wardens Jen and Sally survive off-grid on the tiny island of Noss. Carole breeds ponies for prestigious shows, Elizabeth balances cooking with mackerel fishing, Janette creates seascapes, and Euan crafts traditional fiddles, preserving the archipelago's unique cultural heritage.