Photos and the City

Category: Nature

  • Braewick Beach

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of Shetland

    After waking up in my lovely cottage near Ollaberry and being greeted by the dogs of the croft, I went to the café in Braewick to get some breakfast and also some reception to download images from a client. Directly before me lay the beach of Braewick and I was curious to go for a walk.

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of Shetland

    It was a moody morning but the sun came out later in the day. Braewick beach is divided by the Melby Fault and has volcanic rocks on one side and granite on the other. About 395 million years ago the Eshaness volcano erupted and left remainders until today.

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of Shetland

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of Shetland

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of ShetlandTaking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of ShetlandTaking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of ShetlandTaking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of ShetlandBraewick also offers a lovely view of the Dongs, a group of sea stacks off the coast of Hillswick Ness.

    Taking a walk on the red beach in Braewick, up in the north of Shetland

     

  • Central Shetland

    Driving from Central Shetland up north

    I continued my drive through Central Shetland and enjoyed the many stunning views.

    Aith

    A short stop in Aith to walk around the harbour and admire the beautiful Lifeboat.

    Driving from Central Shetland up northDriving from Central Shetland up north

    Busta Voe

    I finally started to make my way up north, but there was again enough time for a little detour to Voe – just to admire the views.

    Driving from Central Shetland up northDriving from Central Shetland up northDriving from Central Shetland up northDriving from Central Shetland up north

    I also came across this lovely red beach.

    Driving from Central Shetland up northDriving from Central Shetland up north

    Northmavine

    And hello to the North of Shetland!

    Driving from Central Shetland up north

  • Burn of Lunklet

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.

    I said goodbye to Yell and took the ferry back to mainland Shetland. I had a few hours to check in to my cottage in the north of the mainland and used these to explore a bit of the central mainland before going back up north.

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.

    Finding the Burn of Lunklet is pretty easy, the waterfall is signed on the street and there is also a small parking area. From there just follow the path through the meadow.

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.

    Walking back along the small river to the car.

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.

    I was ready for some lunch and lucky for me “The Fridge Café” was nearby. Two huge fridges operate a honesty “boxes” but there is also a little coffee shop with a lovely seating area outside. Perfect for watching the Shetland ponies.

    Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.Exploring the north of Shetland mainland and the waterfall Burn of Luklin.