April in Shetland

This series documents our first year in Shetland, attempting to repair and renovate an old house on half an acre of decorated land. We'll also be exploring the Shetland Islands when we get time.

We moved to Shetland from North Wales in January 2024. Each month we'll release a new video to show our progress and how we're adapting to this new life in the UK's most Northern islands.

The Shetland Islands are 60 degrees north, with a subarctic climate. The winds can be relentless and gardening can be exceptionally challenging, but that won't stop us from trying to create a wildlife haven!

In April we mostly focused on the garden and house, but we also explore Shetland's 'capital' Lerwick. Lerwick is an old harbour town, which an attractive high street, lots of craft shops and some excellent cafes. Visitors come from all over the world, often on cruise ships. April is still a fairly quiet month for exploring the town, and the weather can be beautiful.

We hope you enjoy the video!