Shetland Jun 19, 2024

The town of Lerwick in Shetland and the fun of hunting iconic filming locations from the TV series. There was also sheepherding and a haggis sacrifice.
Shetland2024-001 Wednesday morning we pulled into Lerwick in Shetland. Being addicted to the
1 Wednesday morning we pulled into Lerwick in Shetland. Being addicted to the "Shetland" TV series, we were excited that from our balcony we passed right by DI…
Shetland2024-005 The Lodberrie, aka DI Jimmy Perez's house, with Bains Beach to its right
2 The Lodberrie, aka DI Jimmy Perez's house, with Bains Beach to its right
Shetland2024-008 I had prepped for our trip by mapping out a walking tour for our morning in Lerwick that would take us to all the easily accessible shooting locations used...
3 I had prepped for our trip by mapping out a walking tour for our morning in Lerwick that would take us to all the easily accessible shooting locations used…
Shetland2024-010 The Royal Meteorological Society's barometer and thermometer in the monument at Market Cross
4 The Royal Meteorological Society's barometer and thermometer in the monument at Market Cross
Shetland2024-011 The Lounge is a dive bar in real life, just like in the series where lots of goings on and plot reveals happen over a few pints and drams of whiskey
5 The Lounge is a dive bar in real life, just like in the series where lots of goings on and plot reveals happen over a few pints and drams of whiskey
Shetland2024-013 Bains Beach is a small stretch of sand next to The Lodberrie which was Jimmy Perez's house in the series
6 Bains Beach is a small stretch of sand next to The Lodberrie which was Jimmy Perez's house in the series
Shetland2024-014 Jimmy Perez's front door
7 Jimmy Perez's front door
Shetland2024-015 The rocky shore and boat launch on the south side of The Lodberrie where Jimmy Perez had several heartfelt talks with his daughter during the course of the show
8 The rocky shore and boat launch on the south side of The Lodberrie where Jimmy Perez had several heartfelt talks with his daughter during the course of the show
Shetland2024-017 Two Shetland fans in front of their holy grail
9 Two Shetland fans in front of their holy grail
Shetland2024-018 Lots of interesting architecture as we walked through some of Lerwick's residential areas. We were particularly fascinated by the roof of this garage which was...
10 Lots of interesting architecture as we walked through some of Lerwick's residential areas. We were particularly fascinated by the roof of this garage which was…
Shetland2024-019 Each building has a fascinating story. Originally built in the 19th century as an almshouse for destitute widows, this building is now a retirement home run by...
11 Each building has a fascinating story. Originally built in the 19th century as an almshouse for destitute widows, this building is now a retirement home run by…
Shetland2024-020 The Bruce Hostel sits imposing, derelict, and run-down on a high point, looking like a set from a horror film. It was built in 1923 as a residence for young...
12 The Bruce Hostel sits imposing, derelict, and run-down on a high point, looking like a set from a horror film. It was built in 1923 as a residence for young…
Shetland2024-021 St. Olaf's Hall was a church built in 1849 and actively used until 1958. Now it's home to several professional firms.
13 St. Olaf's Hall was a church built in 1849 and actively used until 1958. Now it's home to several professional firms.
Shetland2024-022 Veronica flowering along a hedgerow
14 Veronica flowering along a hedgerow
Shetland2024-024 Lupines and Globe Flowers
15 Lupines and Globe Flowers
Shetland2024-025 Lupines in flower
16 Lupines in flower
Shetland2024-026 Violet Columbine
17 Violet Columbine
Shetland2024-027 The Jubilee Flower Park is two square blocks of public space. The adjoining playground is also the site of the annual Up Helly Aa fire festival which was...
18 The Jubilee Flower Park is two square blocks of public space. The adjoining playground is also the site of the annual Up Helly Aa fire festival which was…
Shetland2024-028 Our second
19 Our second "Shetland" holy grail of the morning! Yes, it's the real Lerwick Police Station where Jimmy, Sandy, and Tosh deal with the rampant crime that plagues…
Shetland2024-029 Our second
20 Our second "Shetland" holy grail of the morning! Yes, it's the real Lerwick Police Station where Jimmy, Sandy, and Tosh deal with the rampant crime that plagues…