Shetland June Fencing Weekend

A Weekend of Fencing in Shetland June 14/15th 2025

Shetland Fencing Club hold regular recreational club competions. We are making our event in June open to fencers everywhere and want to offer this event as a chance to come and visit Shetland, with help to arrange travel and accomodation, some guided tours around Shetland and a Social Night and meal on the Saturday. This the first time we have tried such an event, and we realise it is a long way to come. We are sure though, we can offer plenty of fencing and a warm welcome to Shetland with a chance to see some of it's natural beauty.

  • Recreational Competition - held on the Saturday or Sunday or over both days. The format and timing of the competiton are flexible and will depend on the numbers of fencers who wish to visit. The event will suit all levels of ability. It is hoped thaat events in both epee and foil will take place.
  • Social Night Saturdday Night - food provided 
  • Accompanied tours of Shetland 
  • Sponsored Boat travel with Northlink. The club has secured discounted ferry travel. We would suggest thinking about taking a long weekend and spending more time in Shetland. Boat discount will apply to days well before and after weekend.
  • Information on accomodation

We have received a lot of interest from fencers already. Due to accomodation and travel being heavily booked in summer, we ask you to consider your trip up and decide as early as you can (that is by end of Jan if possible). 

To take part, enter the rec comp and receive further information on travel, accomodation and Shetland, please email:

shetlandfencingclub@gmail.com

Travel Information:

By Ferry:  Northlink Ferries run daily ferries between Aberdeen and Shetland. These run overnight. A cabin is recommended but reclining charis are an option to cut costs. Our club has secured a 30% discount on ferry travel (incl on cabin anc car cost). To redeem the discount please contact the club for the code. The discount applies to any travel dates between 5th to 20th incl. You may browse their website here:    Nothlink Ferries

By Air:   Loganair operate daily flights direct to Shetland from Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.  Flight info and booking cab be found here

Accommodation:   Shetland has various options for accommodation, all getting booked up early on ine the year. Our club may well be able to host some visitors if suitable accommodation is unavailable. For detaisl see:Shetland Accommodation

Car Hire: If you are staying in Shetland for a few days, and wish to look at hiring a car, then this company will deliver to airport or ferry: Bolts Car Hire

Further Informaton will be posted regularly here and once you have registered interest we will keep in touch with updates.

We look forward to welcoming fencers of all levels of ability to Shetland.