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The Noss Boat Team – Participates In Da Voar Redd Up 2025

Da Voar Redd Up 2025 – Doing Our Bit for Shetland’s Shores    On Easter Sunday, Seabirds-and-Seals once again took part in the annual Da Voar Redd Up—the UK’s most successful community litter-picking event. We were joined by local friends who kindly gave up part of their holiday to support the clean-up alongside The Noss… Continue reading The Noss Boat Team – Participates In Da Voar Redd Up 2025

The Noss Boat – Wildlife Safe Tour Operator

THE NOSS BOAT OWNERS COMPLETES STANDARD WiSe REFRESHER & ADVENTURE WiSe COURSE PROUD OWNERS OF THE WiSe SCHEME We’re delighted to share that we, Marie & Brian Leask – the husband-and-wife team behind Seabirds-and-Seals – The Noss Boat – completed the updated WiSe Scheme training course back in March 2025, renewing our accreditation as responsible… Continue reading The Noss Boat – Wildlife Safe Tour Operator

Young Sailors Eco-Friendly Gift Bags – New 2025 Addition

🌿 Inspiring Young Explorers – New Addition To Our FREE Eco-Friendly Craft Kits For 2025!     At Seabirds-and-Seals, we believe in inspiring the next generation to connect with Shetland’s spectacular wildlife—and making their time onboard truly unforgettable. Every child who joins our Noss Boat Tours, receive a FREE eco-friendly activity pack, as part of… Continue reading Young Sailors Eco-Friendly Gift Bags – New 2025 Addition

Young Sailors Photography Competition – New For 2025

We were delighted at the beginning of March, to launch our brand-new Young Sailors Photography Competition for the 2025 season—an exciting and creative opportunity for children under 16 who join us onboard The Noss Boat. Whether your young adventurer is a budding wildlife photographer or just loves snapping fun memories, this competition is designed to… Continue reading Young Sailors Photography Competition – New For 2025

INSTAGRAM COMPETITION ALERT…DON’T MISS OUT – ENTER NOW

INSTAGRAM COMPETITION ALERT ONE WINNER…ONE PRIZE! WIN A SHETLAND WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE OR A TASTE OF SHETLAND AT HOME…DON’T MISS OUT – ENTER NOW We have designed this Instagram Competition to be inclusive for all – whether you’re based in Shetland or not!  That way, it’s a win-win for everyone entering.  No cash alternatives on any… Continue reading INSTAGRAM COMPETITION ALERT…DON’T MISS OUT – ENTER NOW

Celebrating Local Collaboration In Shetland – 19.03.2025

Celebrating Local Collaboration in Shetland: Uphouse Crafts & Seabirds-and-Seals        Exciting things are happening in Shetland as two fantastic local businesses—Uphouse Crafts and Seabirds-and-Seals—come together to create something truly special for wildlife lovers. This collaboration combines creative artistry with the wonders of nature, bringing a unique and meaningful product to those who cherish… Continue reading Celebrating Local Collaboration In Shetland – 19.03.2025

New For 2025 – Puffin & Gannet Headbands – 17.03.2025

New for 2025 – Puffin & Gannet Headbands Onboard!      At Noss Boat Tours, we’re always excited to share Shetland’s incredible wildlife with you.  But now, we’ve got something extra special to keep you cozy while you enjoy the sights – our brand-new hand-knitted Puffin & Gannet headbands! Crafted with 100% Shetland wool, these… Continue reading New For 2025 – Puffin & Gannet Headbands – 17.03.2025

Awarded Scottish Family Business Of The Year – Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024

SEABIRDS-AND-SEALS – THE NOSS BOAT AWARDED SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS OF THE YEAR THE HERALD SCOTTISH FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS 2024 LEADING THE WAY INTO 2025 28.11.2024 As previously announced, we were nominated and shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Herald Scottish Family Business Awards which took place in the Glasgow Marriot Hotel on Thursday 28th November. … Continue reading Awarded Scottish Family Business Of The Year – Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024

Herald Scottish Family Business Awards Finalists 2024 – 06.11.2024

Herald Scottish Family Business Awards Finalists 2024 – 6 Categories We received fabulous news on 6th November 2024, informing us that we have been shortlisted for the 2024 Herald Scottish Family Business Awards, in association with Business Gateway. A wide range of family-owned concerns, trading across a variety of sectors, have made the final shakedown… Continue reading Herald Scottish Family Business Awards Finalists 2024 – 06.11.2024

Finalists – Two Categories – Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024 – 15.07.2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT We are absolutely delighted and excited to share that we have been shortlisted for this year’s Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards for the second year running. Not just in ONE but in TWO CATEGORIES – “BEST OUTDOOR OR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE” and “INCLUSIVE TOURISM”. These are highly regarded Scottish tourism awards and absolutely over… Continue reading Finalists – Two Categories – Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024 – 15.07.2024

TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024 – 26.06.2024

We are excited to announce that today we have once again been honoured with the TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award, an award we have received yearly since 2018. Travelers’ Choice, formerly Certificate of Excellence, recognizes businesses that earn consistently great reviews. Travelers’ Choice award-winners are among the top 10% of listings on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor Travelers’… Continue reading TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2024 – 26.06.2024

New Local Business Collaboration – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art – 01.05.2024

We are delighted this year to be working in partnership with local artist ‘ John Birnie – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art’.  We have our online shop where we advertise greetings cards for sale, which are also available for sale onboard along with our other branded merchandise.  Our current greetings card stocks were created from an… Continue reading New Local Business Collaboration – JB’s Coloured Pencil Art – 01.05.2024

Travel & Hospitality Award Winners 2024

Boat Tour Of The Year – Scotland.

  • Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2023 – Double Win For Best Visitor Attraction & Inclusive Tourism
  • Highlands & Islands Thisle Awards 2024 – Finalists 2024 for Best Outdoor Or Adventure Experience
  • Herald Scottish Family Business Awards 2024 – Scottish Family Business Of The Year