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Updated: 18 August 2016
Julie Williamson Designs lampshades with some suitably impressed Shetland ponies
I am a print textile designer and run my own small business from my home Whalsay, Shetland Isles. I am inspired by my home with its rich heritage and local scenery, depicting fishing and
crofting scenes within my work each with a story or memory to be shared. I live with my partner and our newborn baby girl plus 1 dog, 2 cats, 2 geckos and outside there’s my 2 horses, 4 guinea pigs and my partner has a selection of hens and ducks.
Working with my Norwegian fjord horse and Shetland pony. Walking the dog. Travelling and we quite often visiting Edinburgh where my partner is from.
I have lived here my whole life apart from the 2 years I spent in the borders at university in Galashiels.
The brough beach which is a 5 minute walk away from where I grew up and still currently live (next door to my parents) I have a lot of childhood memories of spending time at the beach then walking home in our bare feet so we wouldn’t make our shoes sandy. I now currently love taking the dog down to chase his ball and can’t wait until my daughter is old enough to go and build sand castles.
On the mainland of Shetland Ninians beach is fantastic, and the Island Unst has lots of fantastic beaches as well.
Julie Williamson Designs cushion covers on boat
Around the Houll loch a 1 mile walk around one of Whalsay lochs which is just a 5 minute walk away for me. In the summer you sometimes see people sailing their small model yachts and it is a favourite place for dog walkers. I also love to walk up Seater Hill as you can view the whole of Whalsay from there.
I love near the end of summer when we start to get amazing sunsets which are so pretty.
If you are interested in playing golf then we have the most northerly golf course in Britain which is located at the north end of the island.
When out walking around the beaches or shoreline seals often pop up to say “hello”.
Read: 11 things to take wildlife watching – the gear you need
Sunset view from Julie Williamson’s window
Out of my sitting room window watching the sunsets.
The Fort fish and chip cafe in Lerwick. I always get the smoked breaded fish supper and a pot of tea.
Thanks Julie for taking time out of your maternity leave to be interviewed on your Shetland holidays tips. Your ponies look so cute and your designs are beautiful. I like the sound of the breaded fish supper too.
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