Posts Tagged ‘sights’

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.

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

Photos Copyright © Ryan Sandison

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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

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Holiday Sights of Shetland 1 - Mousa Broch

Saturday, June 6th, 2009

Broch of MousaAt 13m tall this impressive structure has stood the test of time.   Around 2000 years old it is one of the finest preserved brochs in any area.  As the broch is on a small island a boat trip has to be arranged to visit.

More detailed information can be found here:

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/mousa/mousabroch/index.html

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

Photo Copyright © Lars Johansson

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