Peat

Both types from the same trench. Very light to lift and with no strong odour. Beth explained that peat was sometimes still used for heating, but the drying process is complicated - stacking, turning, restacking. In all the peat is handled 15 times before it makes it to the fire and most people can't be bothered any more. A fun thing to do with children, she said.

Shetland Island

August 21st 2015
Geo: 60.1327, -1.28875We didn't board the Kirkwall-Lerwick ferry until nearly midnight, and we drove off at 7:30am. The cabin was snug but many passengers spent the night on chairs and lounges so our beds were appreciated.We spent much of the day driving around the northern parts of Shetland. The weather was overcast and quite windy in the morning but it brightened up in the afternoon. ... read more

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