10 years in Shetland- Jimmy Perez

Not us, but the BBC 1 Drama ` Shetland', and with series 6 starting  Wednesday 20 October at 9pm  i cannot wait to see it as most of it has been filmed in Shetland.

They have just about finished series 7 as well, which is supposed to be the last one and have been out and about at various locations in Shetland

It was good to catch up with filming down at Sandsayre a few mins from where we live. I was amazed to find out that they usually only get 4-5 mins of footage from 12 hours out in the field. At Sandsayre they got about 40 seconds footage in 3 hours

I cannot give anything way about any series as i have only seen a few shoots but they are protective about the plot, but cannot stop you watching as its in a public area.

I was pleased to see that Douglas Henshall, aka Jimmy Perez,  has been commemorated by a `Star' flagstone, just outside his film home at the Lodberries in Lerwick. This is similar to the ones in Hollywood.

Shetland' has been  great publicity and many people have visited as a result of the programme, especially Norwegians.

It's good to see they have virtually been to all the scenic places in Shetland and for anyone who has visited i am sure it will bring back happy memories. 

At the moment its the birders that are here in numbers, more than i have seen before. All drawn to Autumn migration (see shetlandsfp.blogspot.co.uk)

My new book `Shetland Aurora Hunter' sold out in 12 weeks (see Shetland Aurora Hunter on Facebook) for the latest Aurora action. I am now arranging another run on the aurora books, with plenty of pre-orders already, send me a message to shetlandaurorabook@gmail.com if you want to buy one - £16

Lerwick in autumn

Its always good to get into Lerwick, lot to see and photograph even if no boats have come in

No body about when i took Jimmy Perez's house, famed for being used in the BBC1 drama `Shetland'. They are supposed to be back early next year to start filming again.

Like the top of this gate down at the Lodberries, anchors galore

The Doctors house

Looking back towards Lerwick harbour

With the sun setting the reflection can be seen on the clouds in the east over Bressay

Dramatic clouds looking SE with the Lerwick lifeboat in the foreground and Seal & Seabird cruising in the background

 Still a few people moving to Shetland, although there are less job opportunities now with Scatsta closing, Moorfield Hotel burnt to the ground and several hotels laying staff off.

If you believe Viking energy, jobs will be created as they build the massive windfarm that most locals don't want and are completely ignored. Already problems as they pollute a SSSI Loch near the half way house.

We are seeing lots of good Auroras, join us on facebook at Shetland Aurora Hunter for photos and latest information

Storm Dennis

Its been a stormy winter so far with Storm Dennis the last to pass through Shetland, Force 11 winds at 68mph recorded in south mainland.

Lots of rain and hail as well but nothing like its been like down in England and Wales. Not been able to get out a lot since Christmas due to illness but this Sunday managed to get down to see a few waves .

These waves crashing high above the cliffs at Scatness, just a few people braving the conditions.

On the Monday it was much quieter with less rain so after delivering a photography course on Black & White photography I ventured into Lerwick

 The Queens hotel is still up for sale and has been closed for about 6  months, no doubt a lot of damp inside with waves crashing up against the walls.

 Must tell Jimmy Perez to take down his 3 Christmas trees. The BBC drama- Shetland will be back for a new series next year. Filming starts soon

Always lots of photo opportunities down the old part of Lerwick

why not check out my other Shetland blogs
shetland.sky.blogspot.co.uk
shetlandsfp.blospot.co.uk
ww2preserved.blogspot.co.uk

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