Important news for all Shetland Wool Week 2024 attendees! Someone said that summer starts with a bang here in Shetland – and that is so true! The islands have sprung to life, the hills and coastline scattered with lambs and wildflowers, and we have visitors aplenty too with the tourist season in full swing. It’s an| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
The Shetland Wool Week patron for 2024 has been named today at a launch event held this evening at the Shetland Museum and Archives - and this year it's something a little bit different! Addie, Margaret and Anne Doull In a break from tradition, this year’s patron accolade has been presented to Addie and Margaret| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
This year will mark the 10th volume of our Shetland Wool Week Annual, a publication which has grown over the years and is a real celebration of Shetland wool and knitwear design. We know the Annual has a loyal following around the world (thank you!) and we would love to find out how many of| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 we shine a light on Ann Harriet Pottinger, née Hunter, one of many unsung, hard-working Shetland women who made a difference to their community and family. In Ann’s case, she also contributed in a small way to world events. She was a businesswoman, mother of eleven, and wife of| Shetland Wool Week | Shetland Wool Week is a world renowned celebration of Br...