Shetland Islands

Nestled off the north coast of Scotland, the Shetland Islands are a beautiful archipelago, unparalleled in Britain for their beauty. In the summer months, the sun barely dips below the horizon, and at midsummer there is the famous simmer dim. Landscape, water, and the ever-changing light combine to form a magical, sometimes almost otherworldly feeling, which leaves a deep impression on those who live on or visit the islands. This collection illustrates the varied and beautiful scenery and moods around Shetland and shows some of the many changes that have befallen the islands, which are predominantly impacted by the ever proximity of the sea, over the last 50 years.

About the author

James A. Pottinger is a retired marine engineer who has served in the merchant navy and in senior management in the North Sea oil industry for Scotland, Norway, and Holland. He has previously written Clyde Built Ships, Fishing Boats of Scotland, and Wooden Fishing Boats of Scotland.

Product details

• Authors: James Pottinger, James A Pottinger, James A. Pottinger
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9780750960021
• ISBN: 978-0-7509-6002-1
• Dimensions: 157 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 222 g
• Illustrations: 120 Illustrations, black and white
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Non-fiction book > History > Regional and national histories