Lerwick, Shetland Isles
After an all-night sea-crossing from Aberdeen, the ship arrives at the Shetland Isles at dawn the following morning.
First glimpse of Shetland with the rising sun illuminating altostratus
Approaching Lerwick, the capital of Shetland (see map below)
Lerwick harbour, once a bustling fishing port is now a yachting destination
In the old town, the buildings come right down to the water's edge
Lerwick High Street, barely wide enough for a delivery vehicle
Over the hill on the west side, the neighbouring town of Scalloway
Five minutes drive out of Lerwick and there are lochs, bogs and yellow irises...
...and Maalies to be seen along the shore
The Shetland IslesThe red arrow points to the place on the island of Yell where I am staying
Please click on the map to enlarge
posted by Maalie at 11:16 am
11 Comments:
Inspiring photos. Do the people here have Scottish roots? Do they have the same Scottish Brogue?
So that's where the Shetland ponies come from? My wife would be particularly interested in that.
I agree with Don. Great pics, as always.
Looking at pics, Scotland just seems to have a special appeal to me for some reason. If I could travel everywhere, that might change, but I sure do agree somehow, with what I see. I love green and rolling countryside. And I also love trees.
(I wonder how Scots and Irish get along)
I wonder if you also like the rain and fog Ted?
Lorenzo,
Good question. Not all the time, for sure.
And my guess is that it might be on the nippy side, at least it would be for sure for my wife. Though the UK/ British Isles do seem to be moderated by all the water surrounding them. But hence, all the rain and fog, I suppose. (Isn't "London Fog" a phrase well known to some?)
have to say it evokes very fond memories and I remember the streets of Lerwick and the harbour well! ( not to mention how seasick I was...)
i never been to this place, but seems like a great place. Love the photography as usual...god Bless
I hope the people who live in those lovely houses that go down to the see have heard about global warming.
.. er that is 'go down to the sea'
How are the Divers doing? And I hope you are filling in atlas cards - Graveland was blank last time I looked!
Those villages look like they were built to last.
Thanks for your comments, Maalie, over on my blog.
I think i have seen heaven here
Going to Google the Shetland Islands
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