Jarlshof greeted me with my first Shetland ponies and a lovely view of Sumburgh Lighthouse – it was just a short drive from there. Beautiful situated on the southwest coast of Shetland Jarlshof is like a step by step overview of the last 4500 years – it is like a walk through history. It is […]
My very first excursion brought me to Sumburgh Head and the lighthouses, which was actually due to missing the turn to Jarlshof, but I didn´t mind. Sumburgh Head is the southern tip of Shetland, has 100 m high cliffs, two lighthouses (you could rent the big one), lots of sheep and wildflowers, stunning views and […]
My first lovely tiny house, a former shed, was situated between the villages Sandwick and Hoswick about a 20 to 30-minute drive from Lerwick. Da Peerie Hoose is a lovely and quirky place and I can highly recommend it. This former shed or barn was lovingly restored by Arlene and her husband and it is […]