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  • Eshaness Lighthouse & Cliffs

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    I continued my drive along the coast of the Eshaness peninsula until I arrived at the Eshaness Lighthouse.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    Eshaness Lighthouse

    Eshaness is in the North West of mainland Shetland, the Northmavine peninsula almost feels like an island, it is only connected by a small land strip.

    Eshaness Lighthouse is perched atop some of the most dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery in the UK. (UK Lighthouses)

    Eshaness is like the wild west of Shetland, the lighthouse is on top of spectacular cliffs and offers stunning coastal scenery. The lighthouse was built in 1929 by David and Charles Stevenson and automated in 1974. It now can be rented as private accommodation.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    Cliffs of Eshaness

    The lighthouse is the starting point for a beautiful circular walk along the cliffs, up to a broch and back the lighthouse. Lots of nesting birds, sheep, stunning views and even some rays of sunlight.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    Within walking distance of the lighthouse are the impressive collapsed caves of Holes o’ Scraada (devil’s caves) and the Grind o’ da Navir (gate of the borer) where the sea has ripped an enormous vertical gateway from the cliffs and hurled the rock inland. (Shetlandlighthouse.com)

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    View back to the lighthouse.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    The everchanging volcanic cliffs and rocks.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    Walking towards Loch of Houlland and a broch from the Iron Age. Today it is occupied by a group of sheep.

    Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.Walking along the cliffs from the Eshaness lighthousee to the Eshaness broch.

    And back on the way to the lighthouse.

  • 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.