A Kangaroo Loose in Shetland: Excerpts from a Diary by Lachlan NessMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am infatuated with Shetland. That one word conjures up dreams of a wild, rugged and beautiful terrain. 60 degrees North, just beneath the Arctic Circle. I haven't been there - yet. Have planned a visit for many years. And will be going in May. I have a clutch of books to read about this northern archipelago. This is the first. A reverent sojourn to Yell, Unst and Fetlar by Rev. Lachlan Ness and his wife Janet.
Ness is an Australian, an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church, now retired. Well - almost. The Church of Scotland parish of the North Isles of Shetland has been without a full-time minister for over four years; a fact that comes to the attention down in Australia of Lachlan. Why not? He lets it be known that he would be available in Shetland for a time and would do his best to help the parish finally obtain a full-time minister. His offer is accepted. Lachlan and Janet spend four blissful months in 2008 in the North Isles.
This is a heart-warming story, full of humour and occasional pathos and Lachlan paints a memorable picture of life here as he discovers the remarkable beauty that abounds in these ancient islands where he finds inspiration in the warmth, hospitality, humour, long-suffering patience, faith hope and love of the people of the North Isles.
I cannot wait to go....
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