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Horse around across the globe with these liberating horse-centric activities
Seeing Iceland from the back of a horse is quite memorable. Icelandic horses are "unique," Condé Nast Traveler UK said, with ...
Your Horse on MSN6d
Unwrap a chocolate pony: buy Shaggy the Shetland from M&S in time for Easter
Marks & Spencer has added a touch of equine to its Easter egg range in the form of a chocolate Shaggy the Shetland — and the ...
The Shetland Times23d
One hundred days until island games begin
Today marks just 100 days to go until the Orkney 2025 island games begins. To commemorate the special milestone, the medals that will be presented to each winning athlete have been revealed. The ...
Mashable24d
The remote island where Tinder has a sneaky new use
The Shetland Islands are best known for Shetland Ponies, which originate from the archipelago. Credit: Getty Images He says that because of the close-knit community in Shetland, it would be ...
Hull Daily Mail24d
Easter 2025 events in Hull and East Yorkshire, including a chocolate trail and meeting Shetland ponies
Horse riding lessons, a roller disco, yoga and Shetland pony interactions join the free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions for children this Easter, organised by East Riding Council for ...
USA Today26d
German startup's space rocket explodes seconds after takeoff from Norway
Sweden, with its Esrange launch site and Britain with its SaxaVord Spaceport in the Scottish Shetland Islands, are the nearest rivals to the Norwegian site, all of which aim to give Europe greater ...
The Press and Journal27d
Free ferries for under-22s to begin next week across islands
An icon of a desk calendar. An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. An icon of a paper envelope. An icon of the Facebook "f" mark. An icon ...
The National27d
Free ferry inter-island travel for young Scots announced
Shetland Islands Council and CalMac, come April 1 this year. Under the scheme, young island residents are allowed to travel for free as foot passengers on inter-island ferry services within their own ...
Beachcomber28d
Island pony club sweeps competition at regional Quiz Rally
at Paradise Ridge Horse Park. All are welcome, including island equestrians who wish to participate. The event makes competing in the Quiz Rally possible. For more information on Olympus Pony Club, or ...
Wales Online29d
Three places in Wales are on the list of the top ten places to go stargazing
With stargazing becoming more popular, one area in Wales has been ranked as the best place in the UK to enjoy astro-tourism and watch the partial solar eclipse this weekend. Interest in the sky ...
The Scottish Farmer29d
Early arrival in Unst, Shetland caught on camera
Janice Priest submitted this great photo called "When you’re no meant tae look lik dis or be here for annider few weeks" taken on Unst, one of the North Isles of the Shetland Islands. Experience ...