My last beach for the day was a bit hidden one – Giotdail Beach in Tolsta. It is quite a deep descent down from to village – don´t forget anything, you might not want to go up again.
This was somewhere on the way back, again I was just fascinated by the big churches sitting over a village, exactly like Peter May describes them in the Lewis Trilogy.
After the Clashnessie falls I continued driving to Drumbeg a lovely crofting village in Assynt with amazing views. And a secret tea garden!
The parking spot at the viewpoint is the perfect spot to start the walk and enjoy the views over all the tiny isles.
After walking through the village I found the secret tea garden, a little candle & soap shop and a stunning little café. After browsing and getting a few candles it was time for coffee and a little snack, I definitely would recommend it!
Walking back towards the viewpoint, I enjoyed another stroll through Drumbeg.
Even cats have to do a bit of shopping now and then. The Drumbeg Shop also sells freshly made samosas and get as many as you can. I only got one for dinner at home and it was amazing!
Some more stunning views…
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 the cosiest place.
After getting a bit refreshed and having some breakfast, I was ready to explore the immediate neighbourhood. Just down the street was the village shop, I learned to love these little village shops, often community-owned, which seem to have everything. In the other direction, the path brought me towards Hoswick, the lovely Hoswick visitor centre and the local beach. The honesty cake box behind the visitor centre was, unfortunately, empty but seems to be highly recommended when you´re in the area. (Honesty boxes were something else I fell in love with).
There are no trees in Shetland but lots and lots of flowers, often even wild orchids.
Finally back at the sea!
After my little walk, I decided to drive to Sumburgh Head – way down in the south of Shetland.
On the way, I passed Mousa Island and another stunning beach.
