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“Warm summer sun, Shine kindly here”

By theorkneynews on June 19, 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Images by Mirran Hall

Stromness seen from across Hamnavoe bay with the streets of the old town ranged along its shoreline — Image credit Mirran Hall

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.

Mark Twain

gentle waves break on the shore in the foreground behind lies Stromness on a June summer's day with the houses of the old town lines up along the harbour's edge — Image credit Mirran Hall

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Weather Forecast: Rain extending north during today. Breezy

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