The Johnsmas Foy Shetland's summer festival

20th June 2009 Concert of Viking and Medieval Music Take a musical journey back in time to the old Norse world with us and Norwegian group 'Strengleikr' and Finnish musician Marianne Maans. read more

20th June 2009 Fetlar Foy The 11th Fetlar Foy boasts another jam-packed line up of live music and many other fun-filled events, including football tournaments plus other 'sporting' events and challenges, BBQ's and a licensed bar (photo ID will be required) – you name it and it's likely to be happening in Fetlar. Session musicians are also welcome to entertain visitors throughout the day read more

20th June 2009 Scandinavian Fiddle and Vocal Workshop Acclaimed Finnish musician Marianne Maans delivers a workshop focusing on Finnish and Swedish fiddle tunes, accompanied by some vocal parts. read more

18th - 21st June 2009 Walhalla Viking Re-enactments Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village is a pristine Iron Age time capsule. Now in its consolidation phase, this site has unearthed fascinating finds and even changed expert opinion on Scottish history. read more

20th - 21st June 2009 Viking Galley Children's Workshop Children of P5–7 age groups are invited to join artists Jo Jack and Ana Horne to create a large Viking galley sculpture from willow. The finished galley will be displayed in Shetland Museum and Archives. read more

18th - 28th June 2009 Displays of Viking Books and more... Throughout the Johnsmas Foy both The Shetland Times Bookshop and Shetland Library will be displaying a range of fiction and non-fiction books centered around Viking themes. read more

18th - 28th June 2009 Islesburgh Photographic Club Exhibition - 'Our Viking Heritage' Shetland's long established amateur photographic club hold their annual Johnsmas Foy exhibition with a range of photos true to this years Foy theme. read more

18th - 28th June 2009 Sails in St Magnus - Exhibition Orkney's dramatic Sails in St Magnus exhibition comes to the Shetland Museum and Archive to coincide with this year's Johnsmas Foy and its Viking theme. read more

18th - 28th June 2009 Sixareen Trips around Lerwick Harbour Take part in a rowing trip around Lerwick harbour in a traditional Shetland sixareen, a direct descended from a Viking boat design. read more

All Season Lerwick Up Helly Aa Exhibition Visit the Lerwick Galley Shed to immerse yourself in all things relative to Lerwick's world famous Viking fire festival - Up Helly Aa. read more