9 Night Best of Shetland Islands and Scotland Knitting Tour

Discover the very best of Scotland’s textile heritage on our Best of Shetland Knitting Tour - an inspiring journey that weaves together world-class knitting, dramatic landscapes and unforgettable island hospitality.

From the moment you arrive, everything is taken care of so you can ensure you can simply relax and enjoy every stitch of the adventure.

Designed exclusively for knitters and fibre lovers, this tour includes all workshops, materials and beautiful Shetland yarn - plus your very own traditional knitting belt to take home. Learn new techniques, refine your skills and share the experience with like-minded makers. Enjoy an exclusive talk with celebrated Shetland designer Lucy Hague, visit iconic yarn destinations including Jamieson & Smith Wool Brokers and have fibre-filled fun with The Silly Sheep Fibre Company.

Beyond the knitting, Scotland unfolds before you. Explore the design brilliance of V&A Dundee, the heritage of the Shetland Textile Museum, indulge your sweet tooth at the Edinburgh Chocolatarium and discover polar exploration history aboard the RRS Discovery. Step back thousands of years at Jarlshof, tour Garths Croft, visit beautiful Bressay Island, enjoy music and local bites at Lerwick Brewery and so much more!

Travel to Shetland in comfort with NorthLink Ferries, complete with your own private cabin and dinner and breakfast onboard.

This is more than a knitting tour - it’s a fully immersive celebration of fibre, friendship and Scotland at its finest. Come for the knitting. Leave with memories wound into every skein.

What's Included

• All yarn, materials and patterns for knitting classes
• Private transfers on arrival and departure
• Luxury coach with an experienced driver
• Accredited Scotland Blue Badge Guide throughout
• Return Northlink Ferry with your own cabin, dinner and breakfast included
• Hotel accommodation, all ensuite with breakfast included
• 6 Hotel Three Course Dinners
• 3 Lunches
• Farewell Restaurant Dinner in Edinburgh
• Entrance to the following attractions: V & A Dundee, RRS Discovery and Discovery Point Museum, Shetland Textile Museum, Shetland Museum and Archives, Jarlshof Settlement, Jamieson & Smith Wool Brokers, Glamis Castle and Strathmore Woollen Co.
• Edinburgh Chocolatarium
• V& A Design Gallery Tour
• Explore Jarlshof Ancient Settlement
• Guest Knitwear Designer Talk
• Neilanell Studio Visit
• Guided Tour of Shetland Textile Museum
• Curator Led Textile Talk and Exhibits at Shetland Museum and Archives
• Garths Croft Tour and Bressay Island Tour
• Lerwick Brewery, music and bites
• The Scottish Textile Showcase
• Fun with The Silly Sheep Fibre Company
• Tour of Historic Royal Glamis Castle
• All the Amazing Knitting and Yarn Related Activities and Workshops Below!