Unst
Frances, my coordinator, invited me to Unst, where her partner lives. Unst is the most northerly island in Britain, save Muckle Flugga, a rock just off the north tip of Unst, which is home to Britain’s most northerly lighthouse.
After two ferry rides from the mainland to Yell, then over to Unst, we went to eat at “The Camp”, otherwise known as the ex RAF base of Saxa Voord. Gorgeous food. There are several places to eat in Unst now, all of which serve very good food, but I was interested to find out that this has only been the case for the past few years. Before then, there was takeaway café or something similarly paltry. So I felt privileged to have the choice.
Saturday morning Frances and I set off for Hermaness, one of Shetland’s nature reserves, famous for its puffin colonies. We had been told by a reliable source only the day before that very few puffins were to be seen the week before, and having had similar experiences on Ness and at Sumburgh Head, two other places known for puffins, I did not have high hopes. But luck was on our side and we saw loads! They are so cute, especially when they fly, with their little orange feet sticking out!
So that was brilliant. I then went to visit the Heritage Centre and spent most of my time inspecting (and purchasing) the knitwear. I’m hooked now! (‘scuse the pun).
The following day we went to visit a few beautiful beaches before catching the ferry over to Yell.
