Craft Trail

shetland craft trail
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Welcome to the Shetland Craft Trail and map for 2026, created by the Shetland Arts and Crafts Association. This map of Shetland’s creative landscape can lead you on a journey throughout Shetland to visit a range of craft studios and workshops. Craft makers, designers, applied and visual artists produce a diverse selection of products as part of a growing creative community. Inspiration often comes from their environment, culture and the use of indigenous materials.

This booklet lists 24 craft workshops and working studios where you can meet the artists and designers, shop for unique gifts or commission something special. This booklet lists 24 craft workshops and working studios where you can meet the artists and designers, shop for unique gifts or commission something special. A total of 69 full members with contact details are listed in this booklet. All have gone through an independent quality assessment procedure to ensure they meet the highest standards of design, workmanship, packaging and production.
In addition, the map lists 16 Outlets. These are shops and places of interest relating to the arts and crafts, exhibiting and selling work.

The Shetland Arts and Crafts Association was set up in 1995 to develop and market contemporary Shetland craft. Over the decades it has gone from strength to strength. We hope you enjoy your visit and take home a unique piece of Shetland from one of our makers.