The week went by so quickly

 Yesterday we headed out in the murk and went to Sumburgh via Boddam. No puffins but lots of guillemots and razorbills. We didn't see much so gradually headed North to have lunch in the Hoswick cafe.

Afterwards, we checked out the beach. We had two otters playing offshore 

As it was wet, we did a trip to town so Roanna could see the new Cope store. It's looking really smart. 

The weather brightened, so we had a lovely stop at Redayre beach for some beachcombing. The owner of the house popped out to say hello and gave Roanna two spice jars of sea glass, lovely .

It's a beautiful spot and we spotted a lovely grouse by the clifftop 

We headed home via Scalloway Chinese takeaway, and were pleased to find 6 barnacle geese right by the house.

Today's blog is a bit complicated and we got home unexpectedly late so will do an early morning blog extra!!

Yell beaches

 Yesterday, Jill and Ro stayed local l, starting on the beach below the house. It's always a special place.

In the afternoon we took a drive to Sandness. Beautiful seas.

Early evening Sarah and Mark came round to say hi.

Today it was off to Yell. The weather was still kind and we had a terrific day.

We started at Burravoe and found a lot of lovely sea glass on the beach.

Then it was off to Cullivoe to Brecon beach, one of Jill's favourites 

Then it was back to the South of Yell for West Sandwick

Then it was back home for tea

Thanks Yell for a lovely day.

Finally made it

 Jill has been wanting to visit Fethaland, at the very far North of mainland, for ages. Today was the day. Lovely sunny weather for a change and no wind.

We left early, heading, to North Roe, which is always a lovely drive. Heard some crossbills and there were some redwings and fieldfares about.

We walked up to look at the derelict croft at the top . What a special view it had 

It took most of the day but was well worth it. Very boggy underfoot and we lost the circular path.

Fethaland is as totally derelict fishing village. It was used from the 1500's  as appears to have around 28 houses with a much older archaeological site in the middle. It is simply stunning

It's hard to imagine how the community survived as deep sea conditions fishermen, rowing out to sea in open row boats, but it's left a very special place.