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Simon King In Love With Shetland

Someone else who has been unable to resist Shetland’s appeal is well-known naturalist and television presenter, Simon King.

Two years ago, he presented part of the BBC Springwatch series from the islands and he and his family have since spent much of their time in Shetland.  Now, he’s working on a new series, provisionally entitled Shetland Diaries, which is expected to be screened on BBC2 early in 2010.  Speaking to The Scotsman recently, he said:

‘Shetland gets into your soul. It’s not simply the wildlife; there’s also this wild, rugged topography. It’s virtually treeless, so it reminds me of some of the most remote parts of the world. Then, equally important, it’s the people. They have an identity and a sense of community and a proud culture which is not exclusive. That’s really rare, in my experience, in the British Isles. They’re so delighted with their home they say, “Isn’t it marvellous! Join in, come to the party”’.

You can read the whole interview on The Scotsman’s website.

Published: 01/09/2009

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