Swans swim in the simmer dim #Shetland

ORCAS!! What a way to end our fourth 'Ultimate Shetland' trip! Amazing views of the '27s' pod as they rounded Sumburgh Head and headed directly towards us as we stood on the cliffs in front of our hotel overlooking West Voe of Sumburgh this morning! Pics by SW guide Mick Durham.

To sit in the hill while cotton grass dances with ever present wind, as sunset colours radiate from opal sea, is the magic of midsummer. These nights feel borrowed from another time, another landscape, part of this world but also of another. They renew me #Shetland

We have had some beautiful weather This is Meal beach, just 5 minutes from the outdoor centre

The magic of summer light #Shetland

Did YOU know puffins are called 'tammie norries' in #Shetland? 🤯 📍 Sumburgh Head, Promote Shetland 📷 IG/megangjames #RespectProtectEnjoy

Lovely calm morning in Quendale Bay - looking across to Lady's Holm and to Fair Isle #Shetland #Calm #SeaView

Having the tall ships visiting has been such a joy #Shetland

BOOK GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the paperback publication of Ponies at the Edge of the World I am giving away 2 signed copies with a set of Shetland pony postcards featuring my photos. To enter just like and retweet this post. #Shetland #publicationday #BOOKGIVEAWAY

Sunday morning wander in the Scat Ness sunshine #ScatNess #Shetland #ScatnessSunday

The only Edmonston's Chickweed in flower in the world! Keen of Hamar, Unst. #Shetland #ByTheSea #WildflowerHour

Tonight's sky #Shetland

Beautiful sunset and crescent moon tonight over Yell Sound with Ramna Stacks in the background. It also looked pretty good over my house. #sunset #shetland #naturalworld

weekend reflections #shetland

Britain's most northerly Puffins at Hermaness National Nature Reserve, Unst, Shetland last month - as enjoyed by one of our walking tours. Puffins have now left our northern shores to spend the winter out at sea. They'll return in April...

Purple and gold, radiant as they weave stories of summer's end across the hill #Shetland

Shetland coastal walks never disappoint. What a view!

Moody skies over Busta House Hotel in the north Shetland mainland - there's a 'changing seasons' feel in the air!  If you're wondering which Shetland season is best for your visit to the isles, explore our website for inspiration: shetland.org/visit/seasons

Moon's reflection dances with the sea #Shetland #supermoon #fullmoon

Selkie gold #Shetland #seal