By Jupiter!
I have been waiting all summer for a decent clear, dark night where I could try to capture a planetary […]
September 2024
Glentrool walk
One of the few sunny days we had on a visit to Gatehouse, so we headed off to Glentrool (in
Yellowcraigs swim
It’s been some years (definitely pre Covid) since I went swimming at Yellowcraigs with Anne. A warm day with lots
Orkney visit
We have returned from a short visit to the north and to Orkney, which is written up as a set
Skara Brae – at last!
The day for our visit to Skara Brae turned out to be much like the previous couple, except that the
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Ring of Brodgar and Brough of Birsay
We had another day of sunshine and showers, but the sunshine happened at the right times again. Most of our
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Orphir, Stones of Stenness and Stromness
We had originally booked our visit to Skara Brae (yes, you really have to book as it’s so busy) for
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Orkney Wireless Museum
As a radio amateur with an interest in things historical I couldn’t miss a visit to the Orkney Wireless Museum
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A wet day in Kirkwall
Our first full day in Orkney was forecast to be wet, so we made it a museum day. The rain
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Ferry to Orkney
We took the Pentland Ferries route to Orkney as it arrives in the south of the islands close to where