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Liberation Convoy

Name: Liberation Convoy
Start: 2025-05-07T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-11T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Lerwick Harbour

07/05/2025 - 11/05/2025

Unique chance to visit secret wartime vessels. A World War II convoy of fishing and merchant vessels arrives in Shetland from Norway to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. These vessels once smuggled special forces soldiers, secret agents and supplies from Shetland to Norway. Visitors can board the boats and discover more about the unsung British and Norwegian heroes who travelled in them. Click the link to learn more.

This event is part of our Festival of Europe.

Details

Start: 07/05/2025
End: 11/05/2025
Event Category: Tour/Cultural Event/Celebration
Website: https://www.liberationconvoy.com/news-0006.html

Venue

Lerwick Harbour
Lerwick, + Google Map