Da Herra is a place where you can simply “be.” It’s easy to lose yourself and you can fill your days without ever stepping in your car. There are sea trout runs and lochs within easy walking distance. You can fish (in season) in Shetland’s lochs by purchasing a visitors permit at a very reasonable price from the Shetland Anglers Association.
Walks in the area range from very easy to quite challenging
but are always in picturesque surroundings.
Photos of the surrounds of Gremister. Click on a picture for a better view.
We have a flock of coloured Foula sheep which you will see in adjacent fields.
Many wild flowers flourish in the nutrient deficient soil and we try to help these along by managing the grazing of our sheep.
Wildlife is in abundance with many bird species found in the vicinity. Rare migrants are frequently seen in our garden during spring and autumn, whilst those which breed locally are plentiful in summer.
Seals are commonly seen in the voe and other marine mammals such as dolphins and porpoises are not infrequent visitors. Larger cetaceans such as Orca are “transients” and you may be lucky enough to encounter these – look out for them on the ferry. Beluga, sperm and fin whales have also been sighted in Shetland waters in recent years, as well as basking sharks and the odd giant turtle.
Yell is famous for its otter population and, again, you may see them around the ferry terminals. There are otters in Da Herra – look for them at the head of the voe.
We can arrange otter spotting trips with a local expert which improves the chance of seeing these lovely little creatures.
Email the experts.