An Archives for Shetland: 50 Year Anniversary

An Archives for Shetland: 50 Year Anniversary

Monday, June 1st 2026 - Thursday, December 24th 2026
Shetland Archives

Celebrating 50 years of Shetland Archives, this display shows how and why the archive came into being. From its beginnings to its present-day role, it highlights the importance of safeguarding the documents, photographs, and records that tell Shetland’s story.

There will be a series of Behind the Scenes Tours.

Image: Shetland archivist, Brian Smith, removing papers and objects from Brough Lodge, Fetlar, 1980s (NE04153)

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