SHETLAND ISLANDS, SCOTLAND (August 1, 2026) — We first visited a Shetland poney farm, then headed south to St Ninian’s Isle to see the tombolo (sandy spit) connecting it to the mainland. Finally, we continued south to Sumburgh Head (the southernmost point of the Shetland mainland) and were forunate to see a few puufins at the end of their breeding season.
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Shetland ponies
Shetland poney
Brandon
St Ninian's Isle from South Mainland
Tombolo connecting St Ninian's Isle to South Mainland
Tombolo connecting St Ninian's Isle to South Mainland
Puffin at Sumburgh Head
Puffin at Sumburgh Head
Adult puffin and juvenile at Sumburgh Head
Near Sumburgh Head
Harbor at Lerwick