We arrived in Shetland after a blustery overnight sail from Stornoway – nearly the whole trip done wing on wing with the wind right behind us. It was a rolly night!
We’d hoped to be able to stop in a little island, Mousa where there’s a very old Broch – round tower built around 400 – 200BC for defense or habitation – but it was blowing 25, gusting to 30 when we went passed, making the anchorage untenable, so we moved on to Lerwick where we stay for three nights enjoying the benefits of life attached to a dock!
We’ve now moved up to northern Shetland and enjoyed some nice weather for a change – allowing us to get out and about on the moors. Stunning scenery when it’s bright and cheerful weather!
Lovey anchorage
Impressive cliffs
Walking in Shetland
Strange rock formations – does this look like a drinking horse?
Volcanic coastline – reminiscent of the Azores
Strange looking Shetland Sheep
Pretty…
This one must be short sighted!