"Not all those who wander are lost.”
"Not all those who wander are lost.”
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.
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 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 and a wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure that you don't miss out on the highlights.
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 and a wealth of knowledge and experience will ensure that you don't miss out on the highlights.
About Laurie
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Shetland with Laurie is the result of my passion for our unique islands; their history, culture, archaeology and wildlife. It’s a business that I’ve built, and it’s a blog that I love to write.
Born and bred, I have lived in Shetland all my life (bar four years at Dundee University, where I studied history & politics). Realising that history was where my interests lay, I continued and did a masters in museum & gallery studies at St Andrews University. I am passionate about Shetland and after graduation spent 10 years working in the heritage industry as a curatorial assistant at the Shetland Museum & Archives. I gave up this role to pursue guiding and more creative tasks in 2018. After completing my training as a green badge guide for Shetland with the Scottish Tour Guide Association (STGA) in April 2018 I started my business. |
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In the quiet months of winter I carry out other freelance roles, writing for the local paper, Promote Shetland and NorthLink ferries. I also edited Shetland Life magazine for a year which was a great challenge.
I am also mum to Hansi (8) and Lena (4) and live with my husband, who is a self-employed plumbing & heating engineer. Most days in the summer, you will find me out-and-about guiding or going on an adventure with the bairns. In the winter I hunker down to write. I am mostly known for ‘organised fun’. When we were younger, my friends would despair as every day-trip would involve me bringing along a map and itinerary of where we were going to explore. I am very driven and love nothing more than a full diary, juggling lots of plates.
I love to share my Shetland with visitors; giving them a taste of life in the isles and taking them on their very own Shetland adventure. If you would like to sign up to my monthly newsletter for more inspiration, you can subscribe here, and remember to follow my blog. I write a new blog post every other weekend, which is full of ideas for things to do, places to stay and tips about coming to Shetland. You can read that here.
I am most passionate about my family. With two little ones at home it’s important to nurture them and give them the best start in life – and what better place to do that than here in Shetland? I am also passionate about our landscape and environment. We live in a beautiful part of the world, but unfortunately, see first-hand the effects of marine pollution and plastic on our shores and beaches.
I love to share my Shetland with visitors; giving them a taste of life in the isles and taking them on their very own Shetland adventure. If you would like to sign up to my monthly newsletter for more inspiration, you can subscribe here, and remember to follow my blog. I write a new blog post every other weekend, which is full of ideas for things to do, places to stay and tips about coming to Shetland. You can read that here.
I am most passionate about my family. With two little ones at home it’s important to nurture them and give them the best start in life – and what better place to do that than here in Shetland? I am also passionate about our landscape and environment. We live in a beautiful part of the world, but unfortunately, see first-hand the effects of marine pollution and plastic on our shores and beaches.
Photo: Susan Molloy
When I’m not busy guiding and writing, I like to spend time with my family; we go on hikes, visit beaches, take the boat out or go for a cycle. We’re a very active family – although I don’t play any sport and can’t play a musical instrument! I love spending time at home; recharging and working in the garden.
I have written many features about Shetland for publication and I'm currently working on a book so stay tuned for that!
In the future, I would like to continue on the success of the past year of Shetland with Laurie and develop my blog and writing further.
I hope you stay with me on this adventure…
I have written many features about Shetland for publication and I'm currently working on a book so stay tuned for that!
In the future, I would like to continue on the success of the past year of Shetland with Laurie and develop my blog and writing further.
I hope you stay with me on this adventure…
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