Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn moreHire the Swan for your own classic sailing adventure. Private charters undertaken in the past have included corporate, family, community group, school and youth groups.
Charters do not need to begin or end in Shetland; in recent years we have undertaken private charters to/around Norway, Denmark, Faroe and Mainland Scotland.
Charter Swan for a trip to support TEAM SHETLAND in the 2027 Island Games.
We can develop a package to suit you and your group's needs. To discuss your requirements and find out more please contact us.
Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more
Ahoy there – Join the Swan for Summer 2027! Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, has an exciting opportunity for a qualified Skipper to join us for the 2027 summer season. This will offer a fantastic experience sailing round Shetland, North East Scotland, and international journeys to the Faroe Islands. The role would suit a someone keen on adventure who understands the importance and value of sail training to our younger sailors, and the quality of experience for our public sailing trips. The position may be available as a job share opportunity for the right candidate.
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Beenie-Ann Wood from Muckle Roe has been awarded the 2026 Vevoe Trophy at the season finale event hosted by the Swan Trust.
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