“The Cabin Museum began in a shed but grew to a larger building. It was established in 1978 and is filled with wartime memorabilia. There are war uniforms and vintage motorcycles on display, and other impressive exhibits relating to Shetland knitwear and fishing. This museum is a must-see for those interested in wartime history. Museum owner, Andy Robertson, served in the Royal Navy during World War II which sparked his interest in collecting war memorabilia.” This was quite close to where we were staying, so we stopped on our way to Eshaness.
Heading on toward Eshaness, we passed the Tangwick Haa Museum, which I didn’t visit the last time I was here. It was a really great stop. Of course, I photographed the kitschy bits.
“The Tangwick Haa was originally built in the late 17th century as a three-story house. It was converted into a local history museum in the late 1980s and contains displays about the history of Northmavine, agriculture, fishing and even genealogy – where visitors can trace their ancestors.
Fascinating fact: The word ‘Haa’ means the house of the laird or landowner. However, the word ‘Haa’ is also found in many small townships where it is simply the name of a house and its associated croft.”
It was much too windy to fully appreciate Eshaness, and we got a late start. The first time I visited was a perfect, calm day, so I got to get right to edge of the cliffs. This time was more for just appreciating the wildness of the sea.
The sky was stunning, the grass was green, the wind was high. We were the only people in sight.
It’s hard to express how lovely the sunsets and evenings are here. And how long the dusks last. the last bits of light are still lingering until after 10 PM this time of year.
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