I did a year as the XO in the late 80s. Loved it. Typical Friday night in the summer was a quick pint in the all ranks club, off to Happy Hour. About 2100, a landrover would take a few of us to the local Voe (lake) where we would set up the BBQ and put some beer/wine in the water to stay cool. We would then fish for trout all night in full daylight. Plenty to be had, Straight out of the water and on to the BBQ. About 0730 a landrover would come and get us. Back to the mess, full fry and bed.
Weather could be pants in the winter with only a few hours of daylight but we made up for that with a lively social programme..
Plenty of Russians to keep us busy at work and Lerwick only 2 quick ferry trips away.
Happy days!!!