Love these "Mary Poppins chimneys" — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

Most of these sandstone buildings date back to the 18th century — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

Items featuring the Shetland sheep are plentiful — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

Mosaic mural @ Victoria Pier — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

Lerwick waterfront scene as we head to the Lodberries — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

Peaceful harbor view — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

"Da Lightsome Buoy" ... celebrates Shetland's pelagic fishing industry — Lerwick ... Shetland.

The Shetland Library is housed in a 19th century church — Lerwick ... Shetland, Scotland.

The Town Hall has beautiful stained glass windows, but it is closed today — Lerwick ... Shetland.

A-Wander in Lerwick

July 7, 2019 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F

Mui and I set off from Nautica around 9:00a ... cold at 37F ... windy at times ... the sun barely peeking out but mostly hiding behind the clouds ... damp as well.

As it was Sunday, the shops and such were closed ... only an occasional glimpse of the locals who live in what the Shetland website describes as “the only town” in these Scottish islands. Very few fellow passengers wandering around town ... most likely on tours going to places outside of town.

The first part of our DIY exploration was a stroll through Lerwick ... the name of which comes from Leir Wick and means “Muddy Bay.”Read more