Welcome to Shetland with Laurie
Shetland with Laurie is a small-group tour guide and writer who offers dedicated, personal tours in the Shetland isles. Looking to add a personal touch to your visit? Look no further!
I aim to offer guests the best Shetland has to offer; from its rich history and culture to the stunning landscapes and wildlife. You can join me on a pre-arranged tour or book a tailor-made experience to suit your needs.
Shetland with Laurie is a small-group tour guide and writer who offers dedicated, personal tours in the Shetland isles. Looking to add a personal touch to your visit? Look no further!
I aim to offer guests the best Shetland has to offer; from its rich history and culture to the stunning landscapes and wildlife. You can join me on a pre-arranged tour or book a tailor-made experience to suit your needs.
This is a short video I shot for the Taste of Shetland Online Festival 2020 which gives a flavour of my Lerwick Walking Tour.
“Visitors want to have the best experience; they want to see Shetland through the eyes of a local. They want to taste the salt on their faces, smell the sea and bear witness to the wind in their hair. They want to drink in the sights, the smells and the sounds of an island community. They want to be shown the places they would otherwise not discover. They want to piece together the fascinating jigsaw and truly discover Shetland; this is the trip they have dreamed of.”
Why Shetland with Laurie?
I am a fully qualified and accredited green badge tourist guide registered with the Scottish Tour Guide Association (STGA). I am passionate about Shetland, and all that our wonderful islands have to offer.
From wildlife to culture and from archaeology to sweeping landscapes, Shetland has it all.
Riding the cusp of a wave, Shetland was awarded a top spot in the Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 guide.
I offer bespoke Shetland tours to suit your needs, ensuring you get the very best from your visit to Shetland.
My aim is to thoughtfully guide you through your Shetland adventure; helping you unlock the secrets of these fascinating islands.
Get under the skin of an island community
If you want to find out more about the Shetland islands and how I can help you experience the best Shetland has to offer as your local tour guide, have a read through my informative blog and listen to the podcast to find out more and get to know me a little bit better before you arrive.
I am a fully qualified and accredited green badge tourist guide registered with the Scottish Tour Guide Association (STGA). I am passionate about Shetland, and all that our wonderful islands have to offer.
From wildlife to culture and from archaeology to sweeping landscapes, Shetland has it all.
Riding the cusp of a wave, Shetland was awarded a top spot in the Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 guide.
I offer bespoke Shetland tours to suit your needs, ensuring you get the very best from your visit to Shetland.
My aim is to thoughtfully guide you through your Shetland adventure; helping you unlock the secrets of these fascinating islands.
Get under the skin of an island community
If you want to find out more about the Shetland islands and how I can help you experience the best Shetland has to offer as your local tour guide, have a read through my informative blog and listen to the podcast to find out more and get to know me a little bit better before you arrive.
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I will help you plan your tour and recommend places of interest; whether you are keen to learn more about the history of Shetland or just enjoy the outstanding scenery and natural beauty, I will put together a tour which will suit any budget and interest.
If you're not quite sure and would like to learn more then why not sign up to my monthly newsletter. Shetland is a fantastic place for visitors to explore. Having a local tour guide with inside knowledge will ensure that you don't miss out on the highlights. I bring a wealth of experience with me, and you can find out more about me here. 
Photo: Susan Molloy
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Photo: Susan Molloy
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It was an absolute pleasure touring around Shetland with Laurie -- she knows the islands inside and out and has such a vast understanding of the unique culture and history of Shetland. On top of that, she is such a lovely and pleasant person -- I can't imagine a better tour and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for the ultimate Shetland experience! Thanks Laurie!
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Wonderful Day with Laurie
Laurie took us to the northern reaches of Mainland and was the perfect guide. She is knowledgeable, frinedly, enthusiastic and funny. She's a good driver, too! We had a totally delightful day in her company. I'm sure you will, too.
Laurie took us to the northern reaches of Mainland and was the perfect guide. She is knowledgeable, frinedly, enthusiastic and funny. She's a good driver, too! We had a totally delightful day in her company. I'm sure you will, too.
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I had a great time with Laurie, she is nice, arranging, and she has a huge amount of knowledges, from history to geology passing by ornithology :-) I totally recommanded her.
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Superb tour. Laurie was very knowledgable and has an excellent manner. The tour was full of interesting information and history was really brought to life. She answered any questions clearly. A highly engaging way to learn about Lerwicks' past, would thoroughly recommend this tour for locals and visitors alike.
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So enjoyed this 2 hour interesting historical walking tour of Lerwick. Highly recommend! Thank you Laurie.
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Husband and I had Laurie take us on a walking tour on our last day in Shetland. She took us all over Lerwick and then some. She was very knowledgeable, sweet and helpful! And we love her! Would definitely come back for more...
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Brilliant!
We hired Laurie for two days and it was absolutely perfect! Laurie was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. She was able to customize our tour based on our desires and the weather. We recommend Laurie unconditionally!
We hired Laurie for two days and it was absolutely perfect! Laurie was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. She was able to customize our tour based on our desires and the weather. We recommend Laurie unconditionally!
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Not enough words to describe
I was so grateful to have Laurie as my solo tour guide for two days. The first day we toured the northern areas with the cliffs and then the southern areas on the next day. Having grown up in and studied the Islands she is THE expert and can tell you about the geology of the islands and the long history. She is also great fun and a good person to spend a couple of days with. I cannot be thankful enough for my time with Laurie on the beautiful Shetlands.
I was so grateful to have Laurie as my solo tour guide for two days. The first day we toured the northern areas with the cliffs and then the southern areas on the next day. Having grown up in and studied the Islands she is THE expert and can tell you about the geology of the islands and the long history. She is also great fun and a good person to spend a couple of days with. I cannot be thankful enough for my time with Laurie on the beautiful Shetlands.
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Brilliant week night tour with Laurie who is so knowledgeable in what she does. Despite living in Shetland a long time I learnt so much about where we live. Fully enjoyable evening whilst also enjoying the simmer dim and fresh air. Would definitely recommend this activity whether you are a visitor or Shetland resident. Good value for money!
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Excellent Tour
My friend and I booked a full day tour of the South Island with Laurie. She was extremely knowlegable about the history of the island and was also a lot of FUN!! This was a great way to see many sights and learn more about Shetland.
My friend and I booked a full day tour of the South Island with Laurie. She was extremely knowlegable about the history of the island and was also a lot of FUN!! This was a great way to see many sights and learn more about Shetland.
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Brilliant Shetland Tour
We are so fortunate that Laurie spent the day with us touring the South Mainland. We saw so many things and had so much fun! She was very responsive to our requests, and made terrific suggestions about which sights to choose. Laurie is extremely well versed in the history and geology of the islands, and she's also a good listener who provided informed answers to our many questions. A definite highlight was our tour of Jarlshof, where Laurie's narration helped us to imagine the many lives intertwined there. Our day with Laurie was a high point of our time in Shetland! Thanks, Laurie.
We are so fortunate that Laurie spent the day with us touring the South Mainland. We saw so many things and had so much fun! She was very responsive to our requests, and made terrific suggestions about which sights to choose. Laurie is extremely well versed in the history and geology of the islands, and she's also a good listener who provided informed answers to our many questions. A definite highlight was our tour of Jarlshof, where Laurie's narration helped us to imagine the many lives intertwined there. Our day with Laurie was a high point of our time in Shetland! Thanks, Laurie.
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Had a lot of fun on this walking tour! Laurie is very knowledgeable (we had a few Shetland locals along with us, and a lot of the info was new even to them). Lots of history about the city, plus interesting tidbits, local lore and stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting who wants to learn more!
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BRIGHT, KNOWLEDGEABLE, PERSONABLE GUIDE WITH PERFECT TOURING VEHICLE
We hired Laurie for two tours of Shetland. She had planned the days so we could see as many sites as possible in the time available. But she was flexible to include our wishes. She has extensive knowledge and academic training of Shetland archaeology. She has a great sense of humor as we discovered when we contacted her by phone a few weeks before arriving in Shetland. I highly recommend contacting Laurie or any other guide by phone prior to arrival in Shetland. Laurie has a SUV with great visibility that she drives. It’s very comfortable for those touring. We highly recommend Laurie. Shetlandwithlaurie.com
We hired Laurie for two tours of Shetland. She had planned the days so we could see as many sites as possible in the time available. But she was flexible to include our wishes. She has extensive knowledge and academic training of Shetland archaeology. She has a great sense of humor as we discovered when we contacted her by phone a few weeks before arriving in Shetland. I highly recommend contacting Laurie or any other guide by phone prior to arrival in Shetland. Laurie has a SUV with great visibility that she drives. It’s very comfortable for those touring. We highly recommend Laurie. Shetlandwithlaurie.com
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I decided to on a walking tour in Lerwick with Laurie after having lived here for almost 10 years. It was excellent. I thought the place but Laurie showed me so many details I had no idea about. Local guide who is passionate about her job. Plenty information, always time for questions and an unrushed experience all way through. Highly recommend Laurie.
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We look forward to hearing from you and greeting you in Shetland on your next adventure.
