Grutness, Shetland

Grutness is one of our favourite places to visit in the south mainland

Hidden away is the sunked garden on the way up to Sumburgh head full of colour in summer

lots of gardens cannot grow many plants because of the strong winds and salt in the air, but this one is sheltered even though its very close to the sea. Good for migrant birds in spring and autumn

The freshwater pool at Grutness holds many waders and duck as well as the watering hole for the several shetland ponies

working our way passed the garden and up to the lower side of Compass Head

Looking out over the boulders towards the point, a nesting place for Common Gull and Arctic Terns while in winter small flocks of Snow Bunting are usually seen

Looking north from Compass Head with Sumburgh hotel on the left and beyond the beach on the right, Sumburgh airport

Thanks for looking at my blog, have a happy Christmas and plenty more to see in 2020. Why not check out my other photography

www.amazingshetland.co.uk ( Canvas and prints for sale)

shetlandsfp.blogspot.co.uk (Shetland wildlife)
shetlandsky.blogspot.co.uk ( Aurora, milky way and other night sky objects)
ww2preserved.blogspot.co.uk (WW2 in Shetland)

On facebook
Shetland Aurora Hunter
Shetland Clouds
Shetland WW2 Stories

North Roe

North Roe is situated right up at the top NE mainland, approached easily by the road leading towards Eshaness from Brae

As the road splits from Ollaberry it passes the left turn to Ronas Voe and this is where the Gruffalo sits. Beyond this long twisting road , the small village of North Roe.

Its really a Gnome city, with plenty of little people popping up all over the place

It certainly brightens up the place and in one garden several WW2 wind vanes can be seen.

The small garden is also worth a visit.

Beyond this, you can see the aircraft in a garden used as a shed. Old boats and several old buildings including the old Methodist chapel

On the way out I stopped to see an old boat which seem stuck in a small lochan.

Overall a great place to go with plenty of interesting items to hold your attention

It was good to hear that the BBC have decided to do two more `Shetland' programmes featuring Jimmy Perez. Will start filming again next year.