Category: Shetland Inspiration
How my knitting practice helps me stay mindful and connect me with Shetland’s past
Knitting is a way for me to connect with Shetland’s history. As I work on my projects, I am reminded of the generations of women who came before me, passing down their skills and knowledge through the ages, teaching their daughters and granddaughters. In a world that often feels disconnected and fragmented, this connection to […]
About A Year in My Shetland Garden
The main idea behind ‘A Year in My Shetland Garden’ cookbook is to offer a collection of simple, quick and nourishing recipes for people who enjoy growing their own produce and cooking with it. To hold the cookbook in my hands still feels like a dream to me. After many years of thinking about it, […]
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.4 Designs Preview
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal features stunning photography, knitting patterns, walks, interesting stories, interviews, recipes and some personal insights into the lives of the Shetland’s top knitters and craftspeople. Shetland is a beautiful and inspiring place and the Journal aims to bring a little piece of our magical isles to your home. You can pre-order your […]
Food Made in Shetland: Smoked Haddock Risotto
In preparation for Marian Armitage’s ‘Food Made in Shetland’ upcoming book launch we’re delighted to share one recipe per week with you. Food Made in Shetland features over 60 recipes, useful tips and insights into the Shetland food scene. The recipes put the best of Shetland produce front and centre and will inspire you to […]
Food Made in Shetland: Spiced Treacle Bannocks
We’re very excited to share some news with you about the upcoming book Food Made in Shetland, written by Marian Armitage and beautifully photographed in Marian’s Shetland home in Scatness by Susan Molloy. Food Made in Shetland features over 60 recipes, useful tips and insights into the Shetland food scene. The recipes put the best […]
What is it like living in Shetland?
The other day I came across an interesting question – someone asked: ‘What is it like living in Shetland?” It made me stop and think about it. First of all I should say, in case you don’t know already, I’m not from Shetland. I moved here in 2004 after finishing my degree. My first encounter […]
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.3: Contents
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal is a luxurious celebration in print of craft, creativity, adventure and all things Shetland. Here’s a preview of what to look forward to in volume 3 which will be released in November and it is available to pre-order now. Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live.For […]
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal vol.3 Preview
Beautifully designed, presented and printed, Shetland Wool Adventures Journal features beautiful photography, knitting patterns, walks, interesting stories, interviews, recipes and some personal insights into the lives of the Shetland’s top knitters and craftspeople. Shetland is a beautiful and inspiring place and the Journal aims to bring a little piece of our magical isles to your […]
February – Independent Publishers Month
By Hayley Anderton In my part of the book blogging world this February has been about celebrating independent publishers. It’s also been the month when you’ve unveiled your own new publishing project, which makes it the perfect time to ask you a few questions about your plans for 60 North Publishing and how they’ve come […]
The Compass Wart
By Hayley Anderton If you walk west across the spine of the hills from Burrastow house towards Littlure, or east from Littlure towards Burrastow and keep a careful eye to the ground you might be lucky enough to spot the Compass Wart. Wart in this case seems to be a corruption of Varða[i]. Warts were […]