Events
Shetland Museum and Archives are proud to offer a range of events for adults, children and famlies, covering a variety of themes throughout the year. Our own events are detailed below, or see the 'What's On' Calendar for all public events and exhibition listings for the building.
Visit our Box Office to view event listings at our heritage sites
'OUTWITH' Memories Group
11:00am - 12:00pm
Shetland Amenity Trust
A special-edition reminiscence morning with the National Library team, featuring maps, moving image and other materials sparking memories and conversation.
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The Art of Writing Workshop
11:00am - 12:30pm
Shetland Museum & Archives
Ignite your creative writing in a relaxed, supportive workshop inspired by the poetry of Hugh MacDiarmid.
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‘OUTWITH’ Shetland Museum Social
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shetland Museum & Archives
Come along to our informal Shetland Museum Socials where we'll explore various topics from the ‘Outwith: Valda, MacDiarmid and Whalsay’ exhibition
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Valda and ‘Grieves’: Hugh Macdiarmid and the Whalsay Years
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Shetland Museum & Archives
Hear from MacDiarmid scholars about the Grieves’ time on Whalsay, their surviving correspondence, and their lasting impact on Shetland.
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