By Bernie Bell NB…..THIS YEAR’S DIG TAKES PLACE FROM THE 10th OF JUNE TO THE 5TH OF JULY !!! The excavation at The Cairns resumed last year – and we were very pleased to […]
The Cairns – South Ronaldsay
Happy Valley – Buds Bursting & Bluebells
By Bernie Bell It occurred to me that there are now two walks in Happy Valley – or, putting those two together – three. It used to be the case, that for […]
The Crantit Trail
By Bernie Bell We’ve driven past the Crantit Trail many times on the way to Scapa beach – but we’d never walked there. As we’re both what the Aussies might refer to […]
The Light In The North
After a visit to The Orkney Museum I crossed the road to the calming influence of St. Magnus Cathedral, where I encountered Russell Gilmour, painting.
A Sunny Easter Sunday
By Bernie Bell On the way to Evie Sands (aka Aikerness Beach) we came across evidence of an Easter Egg hunt. Note the Tingwall Ting in the background. We walked along the […]
Look Again
This exhibition holds much of interest – presenting very different interpretations of what war has left in Orkney.
Listening At The Loons
By Bernie Bell We’ve driven past The Loons RSPB reserve many times, but never stopped to visit the hide and look about us – I suppose because it’s on the way to […]
Orcadian Normans?
By Bernie Bell My old friend Julian de la Motte-Harrison has written two novels about the Norman Conquest of Britain. I previously wrote about this, as follows: “‘Senlac‘ I’m not usually keen on historical novels. […]
Last Chance To See The Ness of Brodgar
By Bernie Bell Mike and I went for a walk round the Ring of Brodgar on Monday. We parked at the Stenness Stones, walked along the path by Harray Loch, looked across […]
A Scapa Surprise
By Bernie Bell We’ve been to Scapa Bay many times and usually park by the Harbour’s Authority building. Usually, we walk along the beach a short way to the left, get stopped […]
