Schedule Of Events
The events and tours listed below have now been confirmed and many more events will be added over the coming months so please check back regularly. Please note that the events and tours are not restricted to visitors and we encourage locals to take part as much as possible.
A Hamefarin Club is being set up in Islesburgh Community Centre, Lerwick and will run for the duration of the Hamefarin. The Club will be the information hub for the event and will host numerous informal cultural and heritage related activities on a daily basis.
Details of how to book tickets for the various events will be announced soon.
Click on the days below to see scheduled events for that day. You can then click "More Info" to get more information about that event.
Monday 14th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| A Kist of Emigrants - Book Launch | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Guided Walk - Mousa RSPB Reserve | South Mainland | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Welcome Reception | Lerwick | More Info |
Tuesday 15th June
Wednesday 16th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Crofting Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - West Mainland | West Mainland | More Info |
| Pre-School Shetland Story Time | Lerwick | More Info |
| Tammy Anderson Tribute Concert | Lerwick | More Info |
Thursday 17th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| Flavour of Shetland | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Emigration | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Exhibition | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - North Mainland | North Mainland | More Info |
Friday 18th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| Flavour of Shetland | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Shetland Textiles | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Exhibition | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - Whalsay | Central Mainland | More Info |
Saturday 19th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| Day Sail on the SWAN LK243 | North Isles | More Info |
| Evening Sail on the SWAN LK243 | North Isles | More Info |
| Flavour of Shetland | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Guided Walk - Bressay | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Exhibition | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Mid-Summer Carnival | Lerwick | More Info |
Sunday 20th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| Day Sail on the SWAN LK243 | North Isles | More Info |
| Flavour of Shetland | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Guided Walk - Weisdale | West Mainland | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Exhibition | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Songs of Praise | Lerwick | More Info |
Monday 21st June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Guided Walk - Mousa RSPB Reserve | South Mainland | More Info |
| Introduction to Archives | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Crofting Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Methodist Church - Exhibition | Lerwick | More Info |
| Simmer Dim Midnight Cruise on the SWAN LK243 | North Mainland | More Info |
Tuesday 22nd June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - South Mainland | South Mainland | More Info |
| Simmer Dim Evening Sail on the SWAN LK243 | Central Mainland | More Info |
Wednesday 23rd June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Shetland Literature | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - Vidlin and Nesting | Central Mainland | More Info |
| Pre-School Shetland Story Time | Lerwick | More Info |
| Simmer Dim Evening Sail on the SWAN LK243 | Central Mainland | More Info |
Thursday 24th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lerwick Boating Club - Open Evening | Lerwick | More Info |
| Local Area Coach Trip - Scalloway, Burra and Tingwall) | Central Mainland | More Info |
Friday 25th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Hamefarin Dance | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Lecture on Brochs | Lerwick | More Info |
Saturday 26th June
| Event | Area | |
|---|---|---|
| Date With Nature - RSPB Sumburgh Head | South Mainland | More Info |
| Final Fling | Lerwick | More Info |
| From Old Rock to New Life | Lerwick | More Info |
| Introductory Tour of the Library | Lerwick | More Info |
| Viking Parade | Lerwick | More Info |
