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21 May 2026
Midhowe broch and tomb
If you like your history or archaeology, Rousay is a simply stunning place! Known, apparently, as "the Egypt of the north" for the concentration of ancient sites, a few miles along the south west coast of Rousay is full…
5 Jun 2026
Eshaness
A walk from Eshaness Lighthouse in Northmavine on the Shetland mainland. Along the coast from the lighthouse for a bit and then back inland a bit to visit a collapsed broch in the middle of a lake (or should than be loch…
11 Jun 2026
Another day, a final broch!
Down from Tescos in Lerwick to have a look at Clickimin Broch. Its in very good condition but its hard to tell what is original and what has been "improved" by earlier investigations. Also saw the coastguard practising j…