Headed south to make the most of this unheard of weather,
first stop was at Clikimin Broch, just outside of Lerwick.
Shetland has a long colourful history that goes back to Neolithic times.
Wherever you look, you’ll find ancient houses, burial chambers, standing stones, and broch’s like this just waiting to be discovered.
Broch’s were built during the Iron Age, their function was to protect local people from raiders. Back in those days they were built in sight of each other and formed an effective defensive network throughout the south of the island.
We had this one all to ourselves.
Nothing like turning up to a tourist site in the midst of a festival, and being the only ones there.
Continued heading south where we came across a gorgeous sandy beach.
Being Australia day us Aussies couldn’t resist a quick dip in the almost freezing water, before having a tasty treat of Aussie lollies, minties, fantails, and shapes!…
Headed further south, to the Nature reserve of Sumburgh Head, where we climbed Fitful Hill.
Where once reaching the top we had the pleasure of sampling some expensive whiskey, and so has begun my love of it!
The wind was crazy and I’m surprised no one went flying off the cliffs..
It’s meant to have a huge bird population here in the summer months.
The boys played a crazy game of sheep Roulette...
Next we stoped at the ancient site of Jarlshof, named by Sir Walter Scott, a multi-period settlement, from the Neolithic times to the Iron age.
It was amazing to be able to walk in amongst it all, you really get a sense of how life used to be.
Headed back to town to pick up some lunch before checking into our hostel.
With the sun still shining we headed south again taking in Scalloway, the original capital of Shetland then onto the Burra Islands and some more gorgeous sandy beaches.
Meal beach was my all time favourite beach, with the turquoise water, and white sandy beach.
If only the water were above 2 degrees, it’d be perfect!
An hour to relax, and we headed into town for dinner, which was provided at the Grand Hotel.
A whole selection of delicious choices, and desserts!
Ali treated us to a traditional display on Kilts, and how to put them on the correct way...
Before heading down the road to De Noush, a local pub where Davey, and his friends were playing that night.
The Shetlands are renown for their fiddle playing, it was great to get amongst it, and get a sense of all sorts of traditional Shetland songs.
A perfect end to a perfect day.
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