Once an indispensable feature in the grounds of all big houses, The Doocot (Dovecot) provided a source of meat for the laird’s table.
The Lost Gardens of Orkney, 9, Doocots
Weather Forecast:Mostly cloudy today, haar in places.
Haar will linger through the day in places. Moderate northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Walking Out From The House – Again……..
“We look across to Gairsay, once the home of Viking Sweyn Asleifsson, from where he headed out, rampaging. “
