Brae, Highland

Flower Delivery to Brae with Clare Florist

What spells romance better than taking a trip to the most northerly outpost in Britain? The Shetland Islands are close enough to Norway, both historically and nationally. Scandinavian influences abound in the place from the local accent down to the names of the streets – King Haakon and St Olaf. It's a reminder of Shetland's past when it was under Norse rule until 1469, when it was given to Scotland in lieu of the dowry of a Danish princess.

And among the more than 100 islands is the small, pretty village of Brae. It's a peaceful settlement whose name in Gaelic means “hill.” However, in the actual case of the village of Brae, the name is better interpreted as “a slope to the sea.” It's also an apt description of the geographical position of Brae.

So, if you're planning a romantic holiday here, one other thing you shouldn't forget to do is get some Brae flowers to present to your partner. That way, you set a romantic tone throughout your trip. If not, you can opt to send flowers to Brae to your accommodation and give the blooms when you're having a romantic dinner.

HISTORY

The village of Brae started as a tiny Scottish fishing village. Rapid growth was experienced in the 1970s when the Sullom Voe Oil Terminal was constructed nearby. As a result, the village extended widely and soon merged with Northbrae, a nearby village. The arrival of the oil terminal did much to increase the revenue of the small settlement.

EVENTS

What better way to immerse yourself in the culture of Brae than to celebrate with its residents during special events. Of course, before you set out on an adventure, don't forget to get some flowers in Brae to give to your partner, if you brought them along with you. What better way to celebrate an event than having a mini occasion of your own?

That said, one of the most anticipated events in town is the 'Brae Up Helly Aa' Festival. Basically, the Up Helly Aa is the biggest fire festival in Shetland. It's a spectacle but one that pays tribute to the Viking history of the island. The event lasts from January to March and feature a Jarl Squad (Viking Squad), the burning of a Viking-style galley, as well as dancing and merriment.

During the festival, a throne is carried to a Viking ship during night under the light of torches. The throne is then lit with torches and pushed out to see. Also, during the festival, participants are in costumes and those from nearby villages come in and join the celebration.

In addition, since Shetland is closer to the North Pole than any other part of the British Isles, it also makes a wonderful destination to see Northern Lights or aurora borealis. Locally, it is known as 'merrie dancers.'

For added fun, Brae has a bar called Northern Lights where food and drink are served.

If you know anyone from the village and would like to send flowers to Brae to them for their birthdays, on Valentine's Day or even on Mother's Day, we can help you out. We offer a stunning variety of floral arrangements perfect for just any occasion. Also, when you order flowers for delivery to Brae from us, we promise next-day delivery. So, when you have a friend or family member with a special event coming up and would love to shower them with blooms, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.

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