Frozen Shetland, Hoswick in January

Friday Jan 16, 2026

2026 started with a very cold snap in Shetland – and beautiful light.

At the Hoswick Burn, Shetland, the water has thick ice and drifting snow where it meets the sea. Low winter light and a snow cloud over the sea

Piercing light reflected off the snow, offsetting the darkness of winter.

Snow drifts on the seashore at Hoswick, Shetland. Yellow winter light in the snow cloud to the south

Studio life continues in most weathers. Cuddling a small mountain of wool is welcome in these conditions...

Carrying a pile of Fair Isle sweaters that are in the processes of being made, Shetland

Here, Ruth is making the journey of a few steps between our workshop and Shetland Woollen Co.

At the bay in Hoswick, Shetland. The tide has eaten away at snow on the shore

Scallop-edged snow, bitten by the tide. Familiar landscapes transformed.

The Gospel Hall, Hoswick. Yellow snow cloud over the sea in the background, snow on the ground around.

Shetland in winter exhibits completely different colours from other seasons. Snow-cloud yellow is a pretty backdrop to the Gospel Hall.

Snow drifts on the banks above the sea at Hoswick, Shetland in January 2026

Hoswick suits a white coat; snow lying so close to the sea always feels remarkable.

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