My ma wanted to go and have a wee look at where all the Scottish kings had been buried. So we traipsed over Mull, in the pishing rain, with the parents desperately trying to find things to do as is… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
I wanted a jumper. After all, in Shetland you are in the land of the Fair Isle sweater. But then everyone said to avoid… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
Fundamentally, I do a job at which I can make a living and I like it. That's the bottom line. I still really enjoy… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
What the Americans have done is refuse to back down. They've refused to make the cheapest, lowest common denominator forms of entertainment for TV… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
It's one of those weird things you start doing: you get to have on-screen teenage children and play policemen. That's what happens to you… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
Fatherhood, parenthood, is something that completely overwhelms you and absorbs you, and you just have to be the best dad that you can be. — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
I always wanted to do good work, but not in order to buy big houses and big cars. I just wanted to be 'alright',… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
I do believe in my national identity. I'm very proud, of what I come from and where I come from, and there are values… — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
Flying to Fair Isle from Lerwick is an experience I'll never forget. — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
But as an actor, you spend the majority of your life being rejected. — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
I read Ann Cleeves's books and think the way she paints Shetland is very interesting. — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
It's been great being on location in Shetland and out in the fresh air. — Douglas Henshall Copy Share Image
