We've not been able to identify it - yet. It's possible there is some local knowledge of the boat, and we'll update our records if we find out!

...Bonus pictures of the zulu, a rare example of a wooden sailing drifter

TR Manson bought her from Hay & Co. in Lerwick, salvaging her oak timbers to build Ladybank House in West Sandwick. A remarkable journey. She may be the only surviving Lowestoft-built fishing smack in Scotland.

The full biography is on our blog here: scapetrust.org/candace-the-...

With the name and help from local researchers, it's been possible to trace her story. Built in Lowestoft in 1888, Candace LT171 was a herring fishing smack. She came to Shetland in 1902, re-registered as LK554 to fisherman William Gear. In 1919, the Admiralty advertised her in the Shetland Times...

(4/4) These incredible sites are under threat from coastal erosion and shifting sands. Recording and monitoring them, we gather vital information about how our coastline is changing, and protect our coastal heritage for future generations.
Read our blog here: scapetrust.org/a-walk-of-di...

(3/4) At the north end of Sands of Breckon beach sea erosion and dune blowouts have exposed layers of sand and fine gravel in the coastal section. This reflects natural dynamics of a beach system, but due to the archaeology so close by, these dunes should be monitored for any changes.

(2/4) The house at Toft was occupied in 1877 and is now partly buried in sand, with traces of walls disappearing into the dunes - evidence of how quickly sand can overwhelm a place and make it impossible to live in.

A fantastic piece of research brought together place names, written sources, and local knowledge, along with visiting sites to test the waulking process. We recommend this 2023 Shetland Amenity Trust blog about the project - it is a fascinating read: www.shetlandamenity.org/talking-toev...
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Here are two from our Shetland survey - a shallow trough type "Devakoddi" at Gletness, Mainland and a cleft type at Cruness, Breckon, Yell. Difficult to see at first, once you get your eye in to the enclosed space and gentle waves, these understated sites are rather special! (2/3)

Aerial photographs from our May 2025 Yell Survey are helping us understand how this fragile landscape is changing.

Full findings coming soon in the Yell Survey Report! stay tuned...

And read about the Bressay burnt mound reconstruction too. Thanks to the landowners, supporters, and volunteers! scapetrust.org/bronze-age-b...

SCAPE have helped local communities on Bressay (Shetland) and Sanday (Orkney) to recover eroding complex burnt mounds before they were lost to the sea and reconstruct them for the community and visitors to enjoy. Read about the Sanday burnt mound here scapetrust.org/meur-burnt-m...

What were burnt mounds for? We know they were not living spaces, and their function relies on a plentiful supply of fresh water to fill a large tank with hot water. Some suggestions include beer making, cloth production, leather working, communal cooking areas, wash-houses, or saunas.