cooking up a storm at the edge of the world
The island of Fetlar, just five miles by two and a half miles wide, has 31 miles of explorable coastline, including 7 miles around Funzie Ness. Boasting more natural arches per mile than any other island in Shetland, there’s a dramatic scene around every corner. Duration: 2.5 hours Difficulty: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 470 Fetlar, the …
Neeans Neap is a wild and rugged cape located on the west side of the mainland of Shetland, Scotland. Situated north-east of West Burrafirth (south-west of the island of Vementry), it’s a pleasant coastal walk, especially if sheltering from a biting winter westerly. Duration: 1.5 hours Skill Level: Moderate OS Explorer Map: 467 Introducing #HikeShetland …
A walk along the dramatic coastline of Silwick and Westerwick, on the west side of Shetland, is one of my favourite places to go to get away from it all. As the daylight begins to dwindle and the winter storms appear with more frequency, I believe it’s important, while living on the wild edge of …
On Shetland’s south mainland, park at the Ness Boating Club and follow the coastline north until you reach the red rock pool in Virkie. This pool is coloured red for only a few weeks of the year if the conditions are right. Blog post includes map and directions. We spent a most wonderful two nights …
Burra Ness Broch is an ancient archaeological site on the island of Yell in Shetland, Scotland. This Iron Age structure, known as a broch, is a type of drystone hollow-walled structure that is unique to Scotland. The broch at Burra Ness is situated on a promontory, offering stunning views of the surrounding sea and landscape. …
I had one of those I love my life moments yesterday. That’s me standing on the edge of that cliff you see there. Taking advantage of the predicted fine weather and the long school holiday weekend, DD and I packed a packed lunch, gathered our provisions, and met up with a friend to do some …
