Cafe. Lerwick, Shetland Islands
April 2021 I fell in love with Lerwick - a labyrinth of narrow cobbled lanes, where you can reach out and touch both sides simultaneously, rise steeply from the harbour, ripe for exploring; quaint shops - the dingy, musty Wine Shop is a particularly atmospheric experience; the cluster of colourful fishing boats bobbing on the silver blue of the shimmering harbour; the unexpected park hidden between buildings, perfect to pause and savour, sample edible goodies purchased from the water side shops, or even read a book from the post box library. To refuel, Peerie Cafe is a great option. Meaning 'tiny' in Scottish, one would assume it lived up to it's name based on the small, unassuming doorway. Inside though is a spacious and convivial seating area across two floors, and a bar filled with homemade cakes, cheesecakes and scones. Peerie automatically wins several points from me as everything is made in house by James - the daily changing soup is great for warming up, particu...