10 Shetland filming locations you can visit in Scotland
The fifth series of Shetland has landed and as ever the show's stunning setting is capturing the imagination of audiences.
![Shetland's rugged scenery provides the ideal backdrop for BBC's popular crime drama.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/legacy_elm_73803427.jpg?crop=3:2,smart&width=640&quality=65&enable=upscale)
![Shetland's rugged scenery provides the ideal backdrop for BBC's popular crime drama.](/img/placeholder.png)
Since Shetland launched in 2013 its eponymous setting has served as a character of sorts, providing a moody backdrop for dark and disturbing crimes.
The show is filmed across a number of Shetland beauty spots, as well as a select amount of locations across Scotland.