These are the things that inspire me. Find postcards from each colourful season. Happenings at home. Interviews with farmers, foragers and fishermen. And all the little things that make Shetland a pinnacle of creativity.

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Your window into our Shetland lives

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On cold windy Autumn days I find myself seeking hearty comfort food and a big pot of Borscht is always on the list.  If you haven’t tried this traditional Eastern European soup, I urge you to give it a go- I guarantee you will have a new favourite! Why Borscht is the Ultimate Autumn Comfort […]

Cosy Autumn Comfort Food : My favourite Borscht Recipe

Recipes

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After a couple of summers working in one of the local hotels, I fell in love with a local. And I knew I had to move here for good. These wide-open spaces leave you heady from all that fresh air. But the winters can be hard. Living here isn’t for everyone. But these isles are a rugged treasure, a fleck of gold in the open ocean.

Living in Shetland

Shetland Inspiration

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The curtains have closed on our first Shetland Knitting Tour of the 2024 season, and it was nothing short of magical. As the Shetland sun shone brightly for us and our guests experienced the very best of what these islands have to offer.

Shetland Knitting Tour

Journal & Knitting

Women sitting around a large table with yarn during a Shetland Knitting Tour

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Come along with me as I explore the familiar landscapes of my home turf, embarking on one of the finest walks in Shetland’s West Mainland. Immerse yourself in breathtaking views of the islands of Foula and Vaila. Exploring the hidden treasures along Shetland’s West Mainland Living on the Westside of Shetland, I am totally spoilt […]

One of the finest walks on Shetland’s West Mainland Edge

Walking in Shetland

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Shetland Wool Adventures Vol. 04 is filled to the brim with beautiful Fair Isle Knitting patterns. Discover your next cosy knitting adventure with over 6 intricately designed Fair Isle knitting patterns.

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Journal & Knitting

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Shetland Wool Adventures Volume 02 has a curated collection of four distinctive Fair Isle knitting patterns that weave together tradition, family legacy and artistic innovation.

Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.2 Preview

Journal & Knitting

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Explore the rich tapestry of Shetland’s knitting heritage with Shetland Wool Adventures Vol. 01 featuring four gorgeous Fair Isle Patterns. Each creation intricately weaves a tale of tradition, inspiration and the timeless beauty of Shetland’s landscapes.

Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.1 Preview

Journal & Knitting

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Out Skerries, Shetland is an unexpected gem, packed with history, culture and incredible hiking that many visitors overlook. Join us on for a perfect day out.

A day trip to Out Skerries, Shetland

Walking in Shetland

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Marie Bruhat’s life changing adventure – how her encounter with Fair Isle led to a handcrafted knitwear business.

Parisian Fashion to Fair Isle Knitwear and Crofting – Marie Bruhat’s Journey

Journal & Knitting

Marie Bruhat a local Fair Isle Knitwear business owner and crofter wearing a red outfit, pushing wool into a large bag.