Monthly Archives: June 2015
A-Z of Wonderful Orkney
This list could go on and on! Artic skuas, amazing archaeology Bluebells, Brough of Birsay, bere bannocks, black guillemots Curlews, cuckoos, Churchill Barriers, common skate egg cases Daily seal (well not quite but almost saw one every day). Eagles (Sea) back … Continue reading
Goodbye Orkney
A grey day to leave Stromness by but the sea was calm and the sun came out as we passed the Old Man of Hoy. Even saw a puffin do a bouncing bomb act into the sea. The long drive … Continue reading
Last Day in Orkney
Sad to say that today was the last day in Orkney. So difficult to decide where to go many beautiful places. But it was back to the Bay of Skaill for us. Such a wonderful spot not just because of … Continue reading
Grand Dwellings and Sandy Beaches
By 1607 the dwellings on Orkney (well some of them!) had become significantly grander than the humble beginnings at Skara Brae. The Earl’s and Bishops Palaces in Kirkwall all felt very modern though by Orcadian standards! But after a brief foray into the … Continue reading
Tarry A While
Watching the way people visit things in the outdoors. Partly because I always seem to be one of the last to leave, even on a chilly and blustery one. So often people just pass by with a quick photo and just … Continue reading
Why I Love Nature (At Least 10 Reasons)
Musing over a morning cup of tea taken outside looking at a marvellous view over Scapa Flow I started to tot up all the reasons I love being out in nature. Here’s around 10 of them It makes me feel … Continue reading
Surprised by Puffins
Not quite sure why we decided to go to Yesnaby today. It was a bit of a spur of the moment decision but it was the right one. Didn’t get a site of the rare Primula scotica. If I had … Continue reading
Wind Blasted on South Ronaldsay
The main problem with Orkney is that there is so much to see and do. There is also a temptation also to jump on a ferry and go and see more stuff on other islands. That temptation has been resisted … Continue reading
Orkney Rocks
Yes Orkney rocks today and not in the sense of Orkney rocks but Orkney rocks (sandstone, Devonian, Stromness flagstone granite etc!). So yes todays wild adventures started at the Orkney Fossil and Heritage Centre what a great little museum (with a … Continue reading
Wild Day – Late Kick Off
The wind was howling and the rain blowing this morning – so saving the dancing in the rain for a more pleasantly wet day! I put off my wild 1/2 hour to go and experience 5000 years of human history on … Continue reading
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