By Jupiter!
I have been waiting all summer for a decent clear, dark night where I could try to capture a planetary […]
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
Afternoon swim
Lovely to be at the beach in warm sunshine. Water 18C as well! It seems to be very doggy water
Gatehouse ride
Out on a short ride this afternoon I was annoyed to find huge camper vans going over the little hill
South Edinburgh ride
The weather really has been bad recently, and I’m a fair weather cyclist. So it was nice to get out
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Orange Moon
We saw a very orange Moon rising. Marwyn said I should take a photo! It’s apparently caused by smoke particles
Port Logan wallow
Had a lovely swim today at Port Logan; the weather finally good enough this week. Here’s a bit of video:
Local swim again
At Knockbrex again; a bit quieter as I went earlier, fitting in with the tide. Lovely day, and the
Glentrool wander
We found a new place to walk a few weeks ago. The Forestry Commission has some nice little walks in
Wigtown Bay swim
A local beach I have considered, but it’s quite dependent on getting the right tide, and it’s not as crystal