Wintery weather in Shetland

Shetland doesn't seem to have much snow now a days, certainly nothing like the amount Scotland and England has

Again today, perhaps for only the second time we have had a slight covering but the sun has come out so i don't expect it will last long

The sky is always amazing, with the wide open vistas

Dramatic rain storm approaches Helliness near Cunningsburgh

Sandsayre is one of 5 beaches within 5 mins of our home always a good place to see seals on the jetty

 

Winter down at Leebitton , Sandwick, Shetland

Being so close to Sandlodge at Leebitton in Sandwick its good to be able to photograph the same place at different times

We have had a lot of stormy weather and if the wind comes from the east Sandsayre gets battered. I got drenched on this occasion

The virus is again making an impact with cases going up most days in Shetland. The advice of staying close to home is not a bad thing. It contains the virus and it gives you chance to explore familiar local areas in more depth (Exercise period)

While some people will ignore this advice putting others at risk its the most sensible thing to do. Once we have had the jab and reduced contact with others, for now, things will start to get back to normal

Still looking for a pot of gold
 

Plenty of splish, splash and splosh to keep me busy

Stenness to St Ninian's Shetland

Had a trip up to Stenness up at Eshaness on a calm but cold day. The rocky beach at Stenness is always good to look for interesting stones, sea glass and pottery.

Even the odd Viking makes the pilgrimage to this lonely but interesting area. Most people will go on stormy days and this is worth the trip but the area holds a lot to see at any time of year

The old tall fishing station is still fairly intact on the beach, minus the roof

A few visits to St Ninian's to see sunsets as well but nothing outstanding yet. On these short days its good to get both sunrises and sunsets on 6 hours apart

The number of Covid cases continues to rise in Shetland and its now spreading throughout the mainland. As well as Brae, Busta., Lerwick now Sandwick has a few cases and also a couple of hundred people are self isolating.

Happy 2021,  Stay safe and i will be travelling around more very soon.