Most museums in Shetland cannot be as collection- or period-specific as the Bremen Böd. They have to try and display artefacts which give the complete picture of island or district life. Some interpretative centres change their displays yearly concentrating on different subjects, which encourages repeat visits while also continually collating sought after information.

The Bressay Heritage Centre is one such centre which not only displays artefacts borrowed from the local community for specific exhibitions, but is also used as a regular venue for slide shows, talks, night classes and meetings. And like all of the community museums they hold extensive archives of photographs, tape recordings, local stories and other records.

Another centre worth a visit is the Warp and Weft in Sandwick, where as well substantial information on the industry of the surrounding area, you can see part of a large collection of radios owned by a local collector.

There are also many other community groups throughout the islands which meet in a village hall or school to discuss and record their history. These History Groups have an extensive knowledge of Shetlanders genealogical past, but if you have a desire to trace your long-lost Shetland ancestors then you must visit the Shetland Family History Society on the Hillhead in Lerwick. The enthusiastic volunteers will soon give you the bug of tracing your past. And so we come full circle on Shetland Treasures. 

There are many to be found but perhaps the best treasures are in the people themselves and the custodians and volunteers who faithfully run the Museums throughout the year.