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Shetland’s ‘rich cultural history’ used to design sets of TV show

TV series will return to BBC One on Thursday night

12 November 2026

Two women stand indoors holding a film clapperboard labeled "Shetland," preparing for a scene shoot.

‘Dark secrets’ at heart of Shetland series 10 as plot and guest cast revealed

4 April 2025

•Entertainment

Two individuals walk on a grassy hill overlooking a beach and ocean under a cloudy sky.

Filming on new series of Shetland to start next week

28 March 2025

•Entertainment

Aerial view of planned street closure around Lerwick Sheriff Court for filming, showing stop points, parking restrictions, and important notes for affected areas.

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Shetland drama back in town tomorrow

8 June 2023

Aerial map view of Spiggie Beach, Shetland, showing a closure area marked in red. Closure scheduled for Thu 8th June, 16:00 to 22:00. Red line indicates the path from the road to the location of the closure.

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Shetland filming at Burra and Spiggie beach on Thursday

7 June 2023

Map showing road closures in Shetland for filming on 7th June, from 11:00 to 18:00. Affected areas include B9102 between Scousburgh and Bigton. Specific locations marked with stop signs.

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Crime drama chase scenes to be filmed along Bigton road

5 June 2023

Aerial map showing a route from Bigton Community Shop to St. Ninian's Beach, with specific stop points marked. Yellow highlight shows a location, and text outlines critical filming notices and instructions.

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Crime drama back in Bigton for four days

3 June 2023

Map showing road closures for filming in Shetland. The road from Stuyksta Cottage to Quolfister is closed from Friday 29th June, 07:00-20:00. There are designated locations for residents and deliveries.

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Crime drama crew heading to Nibon on Friday

1 June 2023

A map showing road closures near Sung Wails, Shetland, due to filming. Closed roads are marked in red. Traffic will be diverted north towards Dale. Reopening date: Thursday 17 June, 07:00-20:00.

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Shetland filming moving to Watsness on Thursday

31 May 2023

Two women stand outdoors on a film set. One woman holds a clapperboard labeled "Shetland 8." Equipment and a rural landscape are visible in the background.

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Shetland crime drama filming at Bigton and St Ninian’s on Wednesday

30 May 2023

Sandwick to play host to crime drama filming

16 September 2021

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