Posts Tagged ‘amazing’

Holiday Sights of Shetland 6 - Spiggie and St Ninians Isle

Thursday, July 16th, 2009

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.

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Photos Copyright © Ryan Sandison

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Phatsheep Photography - Mark Sinclair

Friday, July 10th, 2009

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

Photos Copyright © Mark Sinclair

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

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Ongoing Restoration Project - Hotel Rooms

Thursday, July 9th, 2009

roomimageThe 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)

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Photo Copyright © Paul B

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Killer Whales Sighted Near Eshaness

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

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.

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Youtube channel

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

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

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Holiday Sights of Shetland 3 - The Drongs, Hillswick

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

drongsLocated within a short walk from the St Magnus Bay Hotel these amazing rocks appear towering at up to 60m from the sea. This viewpoint is part of a walk which will take you around the Hillswick Ness with some of Shetlands most wonderful scenery.

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Photo Copyright © Ryan Sandison

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Holiday Sights of Shetland 2 - Eshaness Cliffs

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

eshaness-cliffs2The Eshaness cliffs provide an excellent example of rocks produced by volcanic activity.  Fearsome storms have battered these shores to create a fragmented but beautiful rocky landscape.

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