Courses Available

There are short courses available at the Smithy at all levels to suit the complete beginner up to advanced forgework at Associate level. Courses are tailored to individual requirements and you can work on your own project, such as making your own hand forged toolkit. 

Aspects such as anvil work and powerhammer forging could be covered depending on your requirements and level of expertise. Course places are limited being offered on a one-to-one basis with Bruce or a maximum of two students at one time. 

Courses are from one day up to a week and would make an ideal accompaniment to a holiday or visit to Shetland. Please contact us for availability.

Shetland is an unspoilt group of islands at the northernmost  tip of the UK - as close to Bergen in Norway as it is to Aberdeen in Scotland. Although strictly speaking part of Scotland it is more Norse influenced, with the spectacular  Viking fire festival Up-Helly-Aa taking place in the winter months. 

Shetland is a bird-watcher's paradise with some of the best colonies of sea birds in the country, beautiful seascapes and unspoilt rugged landscapes for walkers with carpets of wild flowers in the summer. 

Accommodation is available in the locality of the Smithy at Almara ( B&B and self catering), Swarthoull or throughout Northmavine and Shetland. Local information and photos can be found at the Almara website.

Shetland Links

Shetland Tourism

Shetland Visitor

Nature in Shetland

Shetland Music

Shetland in Focus Bruce Wilcock's other passion - photography! Atmospheric photographs in black & while and colour of Shetland landscapes and wildlife. Contact Bruce if you wish to purchase any of his photographs.

  Explore the uniqueness of the Shetland Islands, on a guided tour that you'll never forget with Qualified Shetland Tour Guide, Sarah McBurnie.