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Beautifully designed, presented and printed, the magazine features beautiful photography, knitting patterns, walks, interesting stories, interviews, recipes and some personal insights into the lives of the isles’ top knitters and craftspeople. These are just some of the delights awaiting you in this publication. Shetland is a beautiful and inspiring place and the Journal aims to bring a little piece of our magical isles to your home.
There are six knitting projects including designs by Donna Smith, Ella Gordon and Wilma Malcolmson.
Contents
FEATURES
A Sheep Like No Other - Ronnie Eunson explains why organic Shetland wool is undergoing a major upsurge in demand.
Putting Down Roots at Garths Croft Bressay - Chris Dyer tells us why he and his wife moved to Shetland and have never looked back.
The Ocean’s Warp and Weft - Going back to a time with Carol Christiansen, when woven cloth was finished in the sea around Shetland.
Jarlshof – A walk through 4000 years of Shetland history - One of our tour guides and an archaeologist, Deborah Lamb, breathes life into the stones.
A Brief History of Lerwick - Local historian Douglas M. Sinclair travels back in time to delve into Lerwick’s history.
The Venice of the North - Examining the historical glory of Lerwick’s lodberries.
The Unique Charm of the Island Croft House - Mike Finnie looks at the most traditional Shetland habitation.
A Place of Safety - Vivian Ross-Smith looks at belonging, place and comfort.
Fair Isle Chairs - In 2018, Eve Eunson began an ambitious research project
to survey the traditional chairs of Fair Isle.A Moment to Escape - Be inspired by the breath taking views from most stunning points throughout Shetland.
On the Trail of Jimmy Perez - We'll join Laurie Goodlad on a tourist experience dedicated to the famous Shetland TV series.
Spinning a Web of Wonderful Wool - Jamieson’s of Shetland is an extraordinary place to visit, the only working spinning mill in the isles. Gill Nadin takes us on a tour.
WALKS (by Gill Nadin)
Discover St Ninian’s Isle – A Real Treasure
A walk across the sea and into a magical island world full of secrets.Land of Fire – Volcano Walking in Eshaness
A journey through some of Shetland’s most dramatic coastal scenery.Undiscovered Shetland – Deepdale
A western wander, far from the madding crowd.
FOOD & RECIPES
Rhubarbaria: The Pinkest Shetland Book - Hayley Anderton celebrates a book about a plant that grows in the isles and is both tasty and plentiful.
Food for Thought - Marian Armitage speaks about the past, the present and the future of food in the isles.
Shetland Recipes - Marian Armitage, James Martin of Peerie Shop Café, Wilma Malcolmson and Speldiburn Café share some favourite recipes with us.
KNITTING & PATTERNS
Da Mirknen Mitts by Alison Rendall
Hesti Hat by Ella Gordon
Brough Shawl by Donna Smith
Muckle Roe Gloves by Julie Dennison
Nighthawk Skull Cap by Wilma Malcolmson
Storm Dennis Snood by Misa Hay & Marie Bruhat
By purchasing a copy of the Journal you are supporting Shetland small businesses, creative industries and local tourism.
Be a part of our story. Support a new, young publishing venture and enjoy your very own Shetland Wool Adventure.
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Format: 170 x 240mm
160+ pages featuring knitting patterns, walks, recipes, book reviews
Published by 60 North Publishing in 2020
Printed & bound in the UK
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UK Orders
UK orders are sent 2nd class with Royal Mail. Our mail collections day is Wednesday morning but if you require something in a hurry please get in touch as we may be able to help. UK orders should be delivered within 5-7 days so please get in touch if your order has not arrived within that time. We do not use a tracked service but we can try to help where possible.
International Orders
All international orders are sent International Standard with Royal Mail. Our mail day is Wednesday morning. We estimate that European orders should take no longer than 14 days and orders to the rest of the world should take no longer than 21 days, however we have been made aware of delays worldwide due to customs hold ups and general staff shortage around the globe. We do not use a tracking service but if your order has not arrived within the above timescales, please do get in touch with us at info@shetlandwooladventures.com.
Shipping Charges
Our shipping rates are based on the Royal Mail world zones.
Brexit
As of January 1st 2021 the UK is no longer a member of the European Union. Please note that this means our European customers may be subject to import VAT charged by customs in their own country. We have now started charging this VAT at checkout so our customers can see what the charges will be and will not be charged handling fees on delivery.
“Starting the Shetland Wool Adventures Journal has been my dream for a long time, and I am so delighted it is now coming together.
Created during the world pandemic, it hasn’t been an easy feat, but it has brought me joy and a destination to steer towards during these difficult and uncertain times. I am delighted to have been able to start this new venture which will hopefully spread the joy of creativity and positivity further afield. And since travel is on hold for now, this way I might be able to bring a little piece of Shetland into your home too.
My aim is to inspire you through our stories, beautiful photography, knitting patterns, walks, interesting interviews, recipes and personal insights into our lives here.
But not all is rosy... Sadly, like many places, our tourism has been hit extremely hard and it will take a long time to rebuild it. We remain positive though, and through initiatives like this Journal we will provide as much support as we can to the promotion of our tourism industry. By purchasing a copy of the Journal you are supporting many Shetland small creative and tourism businesses. And hopefully those of you who are not able to make your Shetland trip this year will find solace in this new publication and for those of you who dream of visiting our isles, the Journal will take you closer.”
— Misa Hay
Shetland Wool Adventures Journal, created and edited by Misa Hay, former editor of 60 North and the Shetland Wool Week Annual, is a celebration of all things Shetland.
*Please note; this is the digital version of the Shetland Wool Adventure Journal volume 5. You will receive a PDF download of the product. The physical copy is also available.