Karen Arellano

John and I, when we get a bit of time away from No88, love getting out and exploring and we love to go to Eshaness! We've been there many times now, but honestly, you could never get bored of it. This time, we decided to make a proper little break of it and stay overnight at Braewick. Arriving at Eshaness and spotting the lighthouse never gets old, and then, when you see those black cliffs and the dramatic coastline opening up in front of you, you still get that same feeling of WOW! like you...

At No88, we often talk about “Food with the Soul of Shetland.” For us, that isn't just a phrase on our website. It's something we genuinely try to put on every plate.That means knowing where our ingredients come from, getting to know the people who produce them and, whenever possible, keeping our food journey as close to home as we can. One of the producers we are particularly proud to work with is Withyburn Croft in Bigton, where Stacey Fullerton and her family care for their animals on a...

Working at No88 is incredibly rewarding, but taking time to recharge is equally important. On one of my days off, I spent the afternoon with my Mum and my dog visiting Clickimin Broch, and it was exactly what we both needed. We took our time exploring the ancient stone walls, chatting, laughing, and enjoying the fresh air. It reminded me how important it is to make time for the people who matter the most. If you have never been to see the Broch, I urge you to go and visit it. Brochs are Iron...