St Ninian’s Isle
St Ninian’s Isle is connected to Mainland Shetland by a tombolo (isthmus) of sand formed by wave action from opposing directions. Once on the island, it’s a 3-mile walk round the perimeter and, if you need a rest before returning, there’s a handy bench by the ruins of a 12th century chapel where you can take the weight off your feet. Or you can paddle back – that would definitely give you a tingle. The water’s freezing.
I’ll let the pictures do the talking. They’re all by John, except the sheep. I like sheep. The sheep are mine.
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
Oh, I love that first picture!!! 🙂
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Unusually, that one is mine!
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First thing I said to myself as I opened your page was “aww, sheep!!”. Then my jaw dropped at the scenery the sheep get to look at every day.
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And I bet they don’t appreciate it! As long as there’s grass….
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The color certainly suggests warmer water than it is!
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Scotland is capable at times of looking tropical while feeling Arctic.
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This is gorgeous Anabel. Do you find it expensive for eating and drinking when you go far north?
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Not really, we didn’t notice much difference. Less choice obviously, but some very nice places.
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Looks idyllic. I’m so glad to be [vicariously] sharing your journey. Much nicer than work!
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It’s nice for me reliving it, too! Torrential rain here today so good to look back.
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😦 Hope it clears soon.
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Oh this just looks like a wonderful walk-very peaceful and rich blues and greens. The water does look cold though
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Believe me, it was! I dabbled my fingers in it but wouldn’t risk my toes.
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Gorgeous, as always. I like sheep, too. In September we have a local farm tour, and I always enjoy visiting the sheep.
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Thank you. I took a real fancy to these two seemingly in conversation.
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I’m really enjoying your Shetland rambles. Always wanted to go there 🙂
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Thanks – lots more to come! Then on to Orkney….
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Haha I have also been ‘infected’ with a plethora of bench shots! This looks such a gorgeous walk, and you didn’t have to run for cover from the rain.
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No we didn’t – in fact there was only one walk in nearly 3 weeks where we had to do that. A miracle!
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Everything is such a lovely shade of blue. And the bench has a great view. I could sit there for a while.
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I can’t believe how lucky we were with the blue skies! You have infected me with benches – this one is obviously too late for bench-with-a-view but I stuck it in anyway. I’m keeping a few back that might be useful for future months. Watch this space!
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Well December is open so the time to post your favourites if you haven’t already 🙂
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