St Magnus Bay Hotel blog

Simon King Shetland Diaries is Back!

admin — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:26:18 +0000

Delighted to see that the Shetland Diaries are to be replayed Starting Wednesday 31st March. It was truly fascinating for both visitors and shetlanders alike. The staff had a ring side seat as the production team were resident at the St Magnus Bay Hotel during the making of the series. Paul Bird or Andrea Manson (Manager and Manageress) commented on the many hours spent in production.

Please visit Simon Kings Website at: http://www.simonkingwildlife.com

Holiday Sights of Shetland 6 - Spiggie and St Ninians Isle

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:11:46 +0000

The ruins of a 12th century chapel are still visible at the end of the marvelous sand tombolo, said to be one of the best example of in the world. In 1958 treasure made from silver was found in a wooden box in the floor of this early church.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Glorious night, and Puffins at Eshaness

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:05:34 +0000

A great night tonight for viewing puffins at the Eshaness lighthouse. Inquisitive little fellows. I found a nice spot to soak up some of that Eshaness sunset.

Puffins can dive to around 200ft, and feed mainly on small fish such as herring, sand eels and sprats. They use their tongues to hold the fish while they catch more with their beaks.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Phatsheep Photography - Mark Sinclair

paul1 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:04:34 +0000

On your next trip to the hotel be sure take a look at the amazing photography lining the main hallway. Last century the walls of the St Magnus Bay Hotel featured many photographs by the great J D Ratter. Now we’re in the new millennium a fresh crop has been chosen. Mark Sinclair of Phatsheep Photography has provided a phenomenal tour de force of shetland imagery. He specialises primarily in landscapes and architectural photography and has been featured in many publications worldwide. His unique style and imaginative composition have helped him gain a reputation far outwith Shetland.

These images along with others are available to purchase. Please ask if you would like any assistance.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Take a look at more of Mark’s work here:

http://www.photography.phatsheep.co.uk

He has also recently opened a new shop in Lerwick to display his work:

http://www.northrockgallery.com

Sunset Over the Sea Photograph, Eshaness Shetland

admin — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:10:46 +0000

An amazing sunset seen from the Eshaness Lighthouse the other day.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Ongoing Restoration Project - Hotel Rooms

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:11:59 +0000

The delicate task of restoration work continues within the St Magnus Bay Hotel. To restore the building to it’s original glory will take a lot of time and effort but the results will be outstanding.

(lens distortion present due to limitation of camera optics)

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Killer Whales Sighted Near Eshaness

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:23:39 +0000

A group of between 80 - 100 killer whales have been sighted near Eshaness within the last couple of days. They appeared to be travelling around the headland northwardly. Killer whales are often sighted in the bay at hillswick and around the Eshaness Coast.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Holiday Sights of Shetland 5 - Jarlshof

admin — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:51:00 +0000

Jarlshof is one of the most amazing prehistoric archeological sites in the world. Evidence from various ages of history including bronze and iron age settlers are present. The site consists of various features including a Viking longhouse, Iron age broch, pictish whellhouses and mediaeval farmhouse. Whats even more amazing is that the site remained pretty much hidden until a storm washed away part of the shore to reveal the amazing building work contained within.

For more information about the hotel please visit www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk

Youtube channel

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:15:45 +0000

Please remember to take a look at our Youtube channel which is updated regularly. This along with the blog features some of the amazing sights in Shetland:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Stmagnusbay

Thank you

A HD video of those trout jumping

admin — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:57:55 +0000

Here’s a video in HD of those trout juming which I mentioned in an earlier post.

The full video can be seen in HD on our Youtube channel at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6WJ1pRMYoI

For more information about the hotel please visit our main website www.stmagnusbayhotel.co.uk