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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Please click on the image of the booklet above to read the shetland holiday brochure in a new pop-up window.
Note the interesting quote on page 16 which reads “there will be no spot in all Hjaltland (Shetland) which in its manifold attractions will be so popular as ‘Grey Hillswick’.
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Within a short distance of the Eshaness Lighthouse it is possible to see puffins. These two puffins were photographed late one evening this past week.
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Located 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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Shetland is a great place to view all sorts of wildlife including the puffin (left). These small seabirds with a large colourful beak have short wings adapted to a sort of ‘flying’ underwater. You can see these amazing birds within a short distance form the hotel.
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Photo Copyright © Michaël BICHE
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