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Otter bringing a crab to shore
So, in late June 2019 we set off from Aberdeen via the Northlinks ferry known as ‘MV Hrossey’ for the 12-hour overnight journey to Lerwick in Shetland. Fortunately, the crossing to Shetland was much smoother this time around than in March 2018. A little bit of experienced helped us this time too; we knew to sort showers and dinner before the ferry departed at 7pm. That way if the swell did start to get worse we could just lie down in our cabin. With excitement getting the better of me I didn’t sleep much on the way there, my mind wandering to thoughts of Otters, Puffins, Gannets and, hopefully, Orcas…
Author: Alastair Marsh
Alastair Marsh Photography
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