Churches in Shetland

Church life in Shetland

Scottish church life runs deep in Shetland. Alongside Church of Scotland parishes you will find Catholic parishes, Episcopal churches, Free Church congregations and a growing number of independent fellowships. Lerwick is a natural starting point for a search, though some of the most welcoming congregations gather in the smaller communities beyond it. Browse by town below, or filter by denomination to find the tradition where you feel most at home.

Whether you are in Lerwick or a village on the far side of the county, a church community is rarely far away. Our listings are drawn from public records, church websites and submissions from congregations themselves, and we are working towards a complete picture of Christian worship in every corner of Shetland.

After a particular tradition? Use the “by denomination” links to filter to Church of England, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, or independent congregations in Shetland.